This video introduces viewers to different types of OFAC sanctions lists and provides a brief guide on how to use OFAC's sanctions list search tool to identify potential matches with sanctioned individuals. The information in this video is for educational purposes only. It does not have the force of law and does not supplement or modify the laws, regulations, executive orders, or other authorities that govern sanctions administered by OFAC. The information in this video is subject to change and is current only as of January 19, 2024. For more information about OFAC and OFAC sanctions, visit ofac.treasury.gov.

00:00 – Introduction
00:20 – What are OFAC sanctions lists and what happens when someone is added to one of the OFAC sanctions lists?
01:45 – What are OFAC’s compliance requirements?
02:50 – OFAC sanctions list search tool
03:15 – How to access the OFAC sanctions list search tool
03:31 – Understanding search fields in the OFAC sanctions list search tool
05:33 – Demonstration of how to use OFAC’s sanctions list search tool
07:39 – Find the OFAC website on sanctions programs
08:13 – Comparing potential matches and requesting additional information
09:11 – When to contact OFAC’s Compliance Hotline
09:40 – What should you do if you think you have found a real match?

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