FinCEN BOI Scam Alert

Scam alerts related to Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements. Fraudulent attempts have been reported asking for payments or sharing of BOI information. FinCEN does not charge a fee for filing BOI and does not send correspondence requesting payment. Suspicious emails or letters, especially referencing non-existent forms like 'Form 4022,' should be avoided.
Important Alert!

FinCEN has learned of fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities who may be subject to reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act.
These fraudulent scams may include:

  • Correspondence requesting payment. There is NO fee to file BOI directly with FinCEN. FinCEN does NOT send correspondence requesting payment to file BOI. Do not send money in response to any mailing that claims to be from FinCEN or another government agency.
  • Correspondence that asks the recipient to click on a URL or to scan a QR code. Those e-mails or letters are fraudulent. Do not click any suspicious links or attachments or scan any QR codes in emails, on websites, or in any unsolicited mailings.
  • Correspondence that references a “Form 4022,” or an “Important Compliance Notice.” This correspondence is fraudulent. FinCEN does not have a “Form 4022.” Do not send BOI to anyone by completing these forms.
  • Correspondence or other documents referencing a “US Business Regulations Dept.” This correspondence is fraudulent; there is no government entity by this name.

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