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#250153 - 09/29/04 02:03 AM MSB's
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We are trying to determine if the coin stores who sell collectable currency/coins as well as the buying of gold and silver are considered to be a MSB? Additionally, what about a convenience store who directly does not cash checks, but has a kiosk in the store that does?

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#250154 - 01/26/05 04:37 PM Re: MSB's
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BUMP - Does anyone know if a coin dealer would be considered an MSB?
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#250155 - 01/26/05 04:41 PM Re: MSB's
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All over the map.
Currency dealers are considered MSB's, so I would say yes.

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#250156 - 01/26/05 05:14 PM Re: MSB's
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Thanks, Elena. I would tend to think so. too, but I wasn't sure if I was missing something.
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#250157 - 01/26/05 05:24 PM Re: MSB's
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I have a question.
If you discover an existing customer or are approached by a new customer that qualifies as a MSB, and they have not registered yet, how long do you give them to do so before you close the accout. If potential customer, do you go ahead and open the acct and get registration copy later?????
This makes me sick...!

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#250158 - 01/26/05 10:30 PM Re: MSB's
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For existing customers I would conduct a due diligence review and establish a reasonable follow up time to receive the IRS acknowledgement letter (don't try to call IRS, they won't tell you anything).

For a new account customer, I would require the registration before establishing the account except for a very few exceptions (such as a known customer opening a new business and he can provide me a copy of the application). This would be rare and well documented.
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#250159 - 02/01/05 04:34 PM Re: MSB's
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Brenda, would you please describe your due diligence review of existing customers to determine if they are an MSB. Are you sending corresondence to business owners to ascertain this information? Thanks!
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