# high\_risk\_address error message

Cryptopay runs screening of destination addresses before process withdraw requests. In case you submit a cryptocurrency address that is connected to a resource which is known for its illicit activities, we will return a `422` error:

{% code overflow="wrap" %}

```json
{
  "error": {
    "code": "high_risk_address",
    "message": "We were unable to process your request as the address of the recipient may be associated with resource primarily used for unlawful activities",
    "details": []
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "d38974a2b27235018b06fa56bd1ed2bb"
  }
}
```

{% endcode %}

This means that we will not be able to process your request to send cryptocurrency to that address.

{% hint style="info" %}
We recommend you to make your Fraud Prevention / Transaction Monitoring teams aware of such response from us so that they take appropriate actions in terms of AML/CTF regulations and risk control procedures.
{% endhint %}

Refer to the [Risks](/guides/risks.md) section to get more information about risks.


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