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Innocent Customers Caught in Terrorist Dragnet

Companies refuse business to partial name matches on OFAC's list

By Heather McPherson,  Newser User

Posted Mar 27, 2007 1:57 PM CDT

(Newser) – Hassans, Muhammeds, and other men with Arabic-sounding names  are being turned away when they try to buy cars, homes, and even exercise equipment. Responding to post-9/11 requirements to screen customers against terrorist lists, companies are turning down buyers with even partial name matches rather than...   Read full story »

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