Buying a house is a significant life decision, and the process can feel overwhelming. This week the Idaho Department of Finance is providing resources to help first-time homebuyers in Idaho navigate the journey with confidence.

Idaho has enacted House Bill 182, known as the “Report and Hold” law, to help safeguard seniors and vulnerable individuals from financial fraud and exploitation.

The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) is pleased to announce its Fraud and Senior Financial Exploitation and Prevention Roadshow, to provide education to Idaho’s seniors, and adult family members and caregivers who provide support to seniors and vulnerable adults.

The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) urges Idaho consumers to exercise heightened caution when purchasing cars, recreational vehicles, farm equipment, and other high-dollar items online. IDOF recently received several reports from victims of online purchase scams that risked losing thousands of dollars due to being lured into purchasing from a phony website or fake ads in various online marketplaces.