What is the false positive rate?

Initial: 90%+. With tuning: 5-10%.

Can I auto-dismiss false positives?

No. Every alert must be reviewed and documented by a human.

Calibrate thresholds, add secondary identifiers, build exclusion lists, segment by risk.

At least 5 years per OFAC and FinCEN requirements.

By SanctionsAI team · Updated 2026-08-09

False positives account for 90%+ of sanctions screening alerts. A structured workflow ensures you dismiss them correctly.

Alert type	Review deadline	Disposition criteria
Exact SDN match	Immediate (block)	Treat as true positive until proven otherwise
Name similarity	1 hour	Compare DOB, address, nationality, ID
Fuzzy match	4 hours	Compare all identifying fields
Jurisdiction flag	24 hours	Verify route and counterparty location

Document WHY the alert does not match: different DOB, different nationality, different address, different occupation, entity type mismatch.

Calibrate fuzzy match thresholds, build exclusion lists for common names, add secondary identifiers, segment by risk tier.

Never auto-dismiss: Every alert must be reviewed by a human. Auto-dismissal is a top OFAC enforcement finding.

Check any wallet, name, or entity against OFAC, EU, UN sanctions lists in real time.

What is the false positive rate?: Initial: 90%+. With tuning: 5-10%.
Can I auto-dismiss false positives?: No. Every alert must be reviewed and documented by a human.
How do I reduce false positives?: Calibrate thresholds, add secondary identifiers, build exclusion lists, segment by risk.
How long must I keep alert records?: At least 5 years per OFAC and FinCEN requirements.