With the launch of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), CBP expects that scammers will attempt to use social media, email, and other communication methods to secure account information from importers in order to interfere with the process of refunding International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duties.
Don’t get scammed! Don’t be a victim!
If someone you do not know tells you they will file for an IEEPA refund on your behalf if you provide them with your personal information, company information, or banking information, this may be a scam. Only provide such information to trusted and validated parties.
Using verified accounts through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Secure Data Portal, filing a CAPE Declaration is the only way to submit a request for an IEEPA refund. Do not enter any information into a website other than ACE that claims to process IEEPA refunds.
CBP will generally not request sensitive information to process IEEPA refunds, such as Social Security numbers, bank account details, or passwords, via email or text message. If you receive a request for additional information from CBP to verify your identity, check that the request is from an official CBP email address (all CBP email addresses end in “@cbp.dhs.gov”). Read More→ https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSCBP-41649df?wgt_ref=USDHSCBP_WIDGET_2
