Tampa , FL., October 22, 2004/ - Amscot Financial attended the Financial Service Centers of America (FiSCA) 16 th Annual Conference & Exposition in Fajardo, Puerto Rico this month. FiSCA honors members for outstanding community service, civic improvement and charitable donation programs designed to positively impact the neighborhoods in which these members do business.

The Activa Award recognizes members that make contributions to the quality of life in communities across the country and demonstrate to regulators, legislators and the media that FiSCA members are highly active and play vital roles in making our communities better places to live. As a member of FiSCA, Amscot Financial received the Activa Award at the conference this year.

“We are very pleased to receive this award in recognition of our commitment to serve the communities in which we do business,” said Ian MacKechnie, President and CEO of Amscot Financial. “We firmly believe that in helping other local organizations achieve their goals, we will enrich the lives of the residents living there,” said Ian. FiSCA Chairman Gary Dachis added, “Congratulations on this significant achievement. Amscot Financial's commitment to citizenship is a fine example of the important role our industry plays in communities across the country.”

In addition to receiving the Activa Award, Amscot Financial received an award for outstanding participation in the FiSCA Voter Registration Program.

Headquartered in Tampa , FL., Amscot Financial is a leading provider of income tax preparation and electronic filing services, refund anticipation loans, check cashing services, cash advance services, money transfer services and money orders through its wholly owned division, Amscot International Money Order Company. Amscot Financial currently operates 75 tax preparation offices and 75 retail financial service centers throughout Florida , employing more than 1,500 people. For additional information, please visit the company's website at www.amscotfinancial.com.