The Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list is published by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and includes individuals and companies that are owned, controlled by, or acting on behalf of targeted countries. It also includes entities like terrorists and narcotics traffickers who are designated under non-country-specific programs. Assets belonging to those on the SDN list are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with them. This list is part of OFAC’s efforts to enforce economic sanctions.
What is the Specially Designated Nationals list?
Frequently Asked Questions - False OFAC Alert Attorney (Terrorist Watch List or False Terrorist)
What is OFAC alert?
An OFAC alert is a notice on a credit report indicating a potential match between a credit applicant’s information and someone on the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions list. OFAC maintains a list of “Specially Designated Nationals,” which includes individuals such as terrorists, drug traffickers, and other serious criminals who... [Read More]What should I do if there is an OFAC alert on my credit report?
Legal help if you have an OFAC alert
Why did my name get falsely flagged on a terrorist watch list?
How can a false OFAC alert affect my ability to buy a car or a home?
Will a false terrorist watch list alert show up on my employment background check?
