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Action requiredFinCENNov 5, 2026

FinCEN Alert on Fraud Prevention for Money Services Businesses

On October 30, 2026, FinCEN issued an alert asking financial institutions to monitor suspicious activities related to cross-border payments involving MSBs.

On October 30, 2026, FinCEN issued an alert asking financial institutions to monitor suspicious activities related to cross-border payments involving MSBs.

What changed

Alert emphasizes the need for enhanced monitoring of specific transactions.

Compliance perspective

MSBs should review their monitoring and SAR processes to align with the alert's recommendations.

Key date

Effective date: October 30, 2026.

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