Fictitious Regulators

Public Alert: Financial Action Task Force

July 18, 2019

The PAUSE Program lists entities that falsely claim to be registered, licensed, and/or located in the United States in their solicitation of investors. The PAUSE Program also lists entities that impersonate genuine U.S. registered securities firms as well as fictitious regulators, government agencies, or international organizations.

Financial Action Task Force

10th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20004

Phone: 646-652-0451

Fax: 646-417-6721

Website: http://www.fatf-gafi.org

Last Reviewed or Updated: June 28, 2024