FRAUD ALERT: Beware of Scams Impersonating EXIM and EXIM OIG
EXIM OIG has been notified that fraudsters may be impersonating EXIM and EXIM OIG officials to scam funds. The fraudsters may contact persons through unsolicited phone calls, text messages, e-mails, or social media messages purporting to be from EXIM or EXIM OIG, and may use EXIM or EXIM OIG seals, logos, letterhead, or the names of real officials to appear legitimate.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), Office of Inspector General (OIG) was authorized by Congress in 2002 (P.L. 107-189) amending the Inspector General Act of 1978. OIG commenced operations in August 2007. OIG is headed by an Inspector General who is appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the United States Senate.
The Inspector General provides independent and objective reviews of EXIM's operations. The Inspector General is required to keep both the Chair and Congress fully and currently informed about the problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of EXIM's programs and operations and the necessity for corrective action.
The Inspector General provides objective information to promote integrity, economy, efficiency and effectiveness in EXIM's management, decision-making, and accountability. OIG seeks to serve as an agent of positive change, focusing on eliminating fraud, waste and abuse and identifying problems and making recommendations for corrective actions to EXIM's management.
Recent Reports
Recent Recommendations
External Vulnerability Scan and External Penetration Test of EXIM’s Network and System – Fiscal Year 2026
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Recommendation #1
Recommendation withheld based on applicable Freedom of Information Act exemptions.
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Recommendation #2
Recommendation withheld based on applicable Freedom of Information Act exemptions.
Review of EXIM’s Concentration Risk in Aircraft Industry Sector
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Recommendation #1
The Transportation Division should bring its policy and practices related to legal environment assessments for asset-backed transactions in alignment either by updating the policy to reflect actual practices or by enforcing practices required by the current policy.
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Recommendation #2
The Asset Management Division should bring its policy and practices related to collateral value assessment for agricultural aircraft transactions in alignment either by updating the policy to reflect actual practices or by enforcing practices required by current policy.