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Idaho Enacts “Report and Hold” Law to Strengthen Financial Protections for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults Read More »

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Protect Your Financial Accounts: Evolving Imposter Scams Use New Tricks to Gain Access Read More »

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Third Annual Senior Fraud & Financial Exploitation Prevention Roadshow Locations & Partners Announced Read More »

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Idaho Department of Finance Partners with Idaho Scam Jam Alliance for Fall Events Read More »

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Inaugural “North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference” June 9th in Coeur d’Alene. Read More »

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Financial Literacy Tip of the Week Financing Home Improvements: Considerations for Consumers Read More »

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2025

9/23/2025 – Idaho Enacts “Report and Hold” Law to Strengthen Financial Protections for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults
9/10/2025 – Protect Your Financial Accounts: Evolving Imposter Scams Use New Tricks to Gain Access
9/03/2025 – Third Annual Senior Fraud & Financial Exploitation Prevention Roadshow Locations & Partners Announced
8/27/2025 – Idaho Department of Finance Partners with Idaho Scam Jam Alliance for Fall Events
5/14/2025 – Inaugural “North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference” June 9th in Coeur d’Alene
4/23/2025 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week Financing Home Improvements: Considerations for Consumers
4/16/2025 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week Understanding Debt Settlement & Credit Repair Companies
4/11/2025 – IDAHO STATE TREASURER PROCLAIMS APRIL FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH
4/09/2025 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week Avoiding Tech Support Scams
4/03/2025 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week Updated Tips to Combat Romance Scams
3/20/2025 – GLOBAL FINTECH LEADERS HIGHLIGHT THE NEED FOR NEW CYBERCRIME & DIGITAL INNOVATION STRATEGIES AT FINANCIAL INNOVATION LAB CONFERENCE
3/05/2025 – “OUR FINANCIAL CONFERENCE” RETURNING TO MOSCOW ON APRIL 4
1/30/2025 – 15th ANNUAL PIGGY BANK BEAUTY CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT
1/17/2025 – Idaho Department of Finance Joins $80 Million Enforcement Action Against Block, Inc., Cash App for BSA/AML Violations
1/16/2025 – SAVVY WOMEN AND MONEY FINANCIAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE RETURNS FEBRUARY 10
1/08/2025 – Idaho Joins $20 Million Multistate Data Breach Settlement with Nation’s Largest Nonbank Mortgage Servicing Company

2024

8/7/2024 – Department of Finance partners with Idaho Scam Jam Alliance for Events
7/25/2024 – Senior Fraud & Financial Exploitation Prevention Working Group
7/22/2024 – WaFd Bank and Department of Finance partner for Small Business Cybercrime Event
6/27/2024 – Department of Finance Settles with Abra to return Cryptocurrency Assets
6/11/2024 – Alternative Investments: Considerations for Consumers
5/16/2024 – Idaho Sees Uptick in Physical Gold and Precious Metal Scams
4/24/2024 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week: Warning Signs for “Pig Butchering” Scams Targeting Idahoans
4/22/2024 – April is Financial Literacy month in Idaho
4/17/2024 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week – Imposter Scams on the Rise!
4/10/2024 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week: Navigating Barriers to First-Time Homebuying
4/3/2024 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week – Meet the Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition
3/27/2024 – Prominent Speakers Announced for Ransomware Event, April 24
3/26/2024 – State Regulators Order Sigue Corp. to Cease Money Transmission Activities
3/20/2024 – National FinTech Leaders Share Key Strategies & CyberSecurity Principals at Financial Innovation Lab
3/12/2024 – Beware: Scammers Impersonating Law Enforcement Target Businesses Over PPP Loans
3/5/2024 – “Our Financial Conference” Taking Place April 5th in Moscow
2/12/2024 – Idaho Joins Multistate Taskforce in $1.5 Million Securities Settlement with TradeStation Crypto, Inc.
2/5/2024 – Financial Innovation Lab Conference February 19 in Boise
1/16/2024 – New “Savvy Women and Money” Financial Education Conference February 16th at Boise Centre
1/10/2024 – Department to Hold Inaugural Financial Innovation Lab Conference
1/4/2024 – Cease-and-Desist Order Issued Against RONGISTRVAUTOSALES.COM & Associated Parties for Perpetuating a Fake Business Scam

2023

08/14/2023 – Scam Jam Events in August and September
08/01/2023 – Department Announces Complaint Against Investment Companies for Defrauding Investors of over $3 Million
06/14/2023 – Idaho Department of Finance Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
04/26/2023 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week #4 – Buy Now, Pay Later Loans
04/19/2023 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week #3 – Why Financial Education Matters
04/10/2023 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week #2 – Account Takeover Fraud
04/05/2023 – Preparing for the Transition to Financial Independence
04/04/2023 – Governor Little proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
03/07/2023 – Cease and Desist Default Order Issued to Velasquez Enterprises, Inc. dba Speedy Loans in Twin Falls, ID
02/07/2023 – John Yaros Appointed Securities Bureau Chief
02/02/2023 – Department Joins $22.5 Million Multi-State Securities Settlement Against Crypto Platform Nexo Capital

2022

12/28/2022 – Consumer Alert – Avoid Falling Prey To Employment Scams
11/21/2022 – Virtual Scam Jam Series Coming December 6th and 13th, 2022
08/24/2022 – Consumer Alert – Be aware of Romance and Catfishing Scams
08/24/2022 – Scam Jam, In-Person, at Nampa Civic Center September 8th
08/04/2022 – Idaho Department of Finance Issues Notice to Celsius Network
06/30/2022 – Debt Collectors May Now Contact Consumers by E-mail, Text, and Social Media
04/27/2022 – Advisory – Online Cryptocurrency Investment Scams
04/26/2022 – Traditional and Alternative Credit Scoring – “Tip of the Week”
04/19/2022 – Decentralized Finance and Its Potential Impacts for Investors
04/11/2022 – Mortgage Loan Modification Scams are Reappearing
04/08/2022 – Financial Literacy Month “Tip of the Week” – Investor Empowerment
04/05/2022 – Governor Little proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
03/31/2022 – Virtual Scam Jam featuring Keynote Speaker Attorney General Lawrence Wasden
03/01/2022 – “Our Financial Conference” – April 1, 2022 in Moscow, Idaho
02/22/2022 – Department joins 31 other states and SEC to settle with BlockFi – digital asset lending platform
02/14/2022 – America Saves Week 2022 February 21 – 25
02/02/2022 – Safeguard Metals LLC Targets Senior Investors in $68 Million Fraud Scheme
01/20/2022 – Department Joins 41 Others in Multi-State Enforcement Action

2021

12/02/2021 – Beware: Mailers Appearing to Originate from Financial Institutions
11/05/2021 – BEWARE: Websites Impersonating Idaho Based Banks
11/04/2021 – Winter virtual Scam Jam and Fraud Bingo series
09/01/2021 – Our Financial Conference, Moscow, October 1st
08/18/2021 – Back-to-Basics Financial Fundamentals
07/14/2021 – Protecting Your Online Accounts
06/23/2021 – Virtual Scam Jam Continues With Second Series
05/25/2021 – Investor Advisory on Virtual Currency
04/29/2021 – Financial Literacy Month “Tip of the Week” – Looking for a Loan? Consider Opting for a Licensed Lender
04/22/2021 – Financial Literacy Month “Tip of the Week” – Top Investor Threats for 2021
04/15/2021 – Financial Literacy “Tip of the Week” – Prepare to resume paused payments
04/13/2021 – Financial Literacy “Tip of the Week” – Social Isolation
04/08/2021 – Governor Little Proclaims April as “Financial Literacy Month”
03/29/2021 – Metals.com Claim Deadline – April 30, 2021
03/22/2021 – Boomer to Zoomer Virtual Seminar
02/11/2021 – Boise Insurance Agent Sued for Securities Violations
02/03/2021 – Smart Women Smart Money Virtual Conference is February 19th.
01/19/2021 – 2020 Consumer Complaints Summary Results

2020

12/14/2020 – Know the Difference Between Your Card Types
12/07/2020 – IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE FINALIZES INVESTIGATION OF MR. COOPER’S MISCONDUCT AND OPERATIONAL WEAKNESSES
11/23/2020 – Shop Smart this Holiday Season
10/27/2020 – Virtual Scam Jam “Lunch and Learn” Webinar Series
10/01/2020 – Department Joins CFTC to Charge Precious Metals Dealers
10/01/2020 – Stay Safe Online
09/29/2020 – Operation Corrupt Collector
09/21/2020 – International Crackdown on Coronavirus Scams
08/24/2020 – Consider a Tax-Advantaged Savings Account
06/30/2020 – Understanding Credit Counseling and Debt Settlement
06/18/2020 – Boise Promoter Settles State Securities Lawsuit
06/15/2020 – Department Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day
06/12/2020 – Spring Mortgage Advisory Board Meeting Agenda
05/01/2020 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week: Affinity Fraud
04/23/2020 – Financial Literacy Month “Tip of the Week” – Medical Debt Collections
04/20/2020 – Department Announces New Management Team
04/09/2020 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week – Understanding Your Brokerage Account Statement
04/09/2020 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week – Organizing Your Financial Future
04/06/2020 – Governor Little Proclaims April as “Financial Literacy Month
04/02/2020 – Governor Little Proclaims April as Financial Literacy Month
03/25/2020 – Initial Loan Procurement
03/23/2020 – Investors Beware of Con Artists Looking to Profit from Fear and Uncertainty
02/04/2020 – “Smart Women, Smart Money” Conference Coming to Boise February 14th

2019

10/17/2019 – “Smart Women, Smart Money Conference” Coming to Moscow October 25, 2019
09/04/2019 – Smart Women, Smart Money comes to Moscow—Registration now open!
05/22/2019 – Scam Jam Coming to Meridian on May 28th, 2019
04/29/2019 – Informed Investor Advisory: Robo-Advisors
04/25/2019 – Idahoans – Spring Clean Your Finances!
04/17/2019 – Take Caution When Investing in Initial Coin Offerings
04/11/2019 – Idahoans Protect your Credit Reports – FREE: National Credit Freezes
04/02/2019 – Governor Little Proclaims April As “Financial Literacy Month”
02/19/2019 – Department Announces America and Military Saves Week is February 25th to March 2nd
02/06/2019 – “Smart Women, Smart Money” Financial Conference coming to Boise February 15th

2018

11/27/2018 – Department Announces IARD System Fee Waiver for Investment Adviser Firms
11/15/2018 – Department of Finance Raises Awareness of Promissory Note Fraud
11/15/2018 – Alert – Are You An Informed Investor? Promissory Notes
10/30/2018 – Boise Real Estate Promoter Sued for Securities Violations
09/25/2018 – Moscow Smart Women, Smart Money Conference
09/13/2018 – Scam Jam Coming to Lewiston September 17th
07/31/2018 – Arizona Promoter and Issuer Sued for Securities Violations
05/08/2018 – Scam Jam coming to Pocatello & Idaho Falls
04/26/2018 – Unicorns … Myth, or the Next Big Thing?
04/23/2018 – Escheatment: Do you have unclaimed property?
04/18/2018 – Advance Fee Scam or Legitimate Loan Offer? Know the Warning Signs!
04/12/2018 – Governor Otter Proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
04/09/2018 – National Retirement Planning Week 2018
02/22/2018 – Department of Finance joins Financial Institutions and Agencies in Celebration of America and Military Saves Week
02/14/2018 – Rise of FinTech Raises New Concerns for Securities Regulators
02/13/2018 – “Smart Women, Smart Money” Financial Conference Coming to Boise
02/01/2018 – Department Provides Enforcement Case Updates
01/04/2018 – Idaho Finance Department Says to Approach Cryptocurrency Investing With Caution
01/03/2018 – Department of Finance Enters into Settlement Agreement With PHH Mortgage Corp

2017

11/30/2017 – Boise Promoter Settles State Securities Lawsuit
09/29/2017 – Department of Finance Enters into Consent Agreement With Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC
09/25/2017 – Idaho Smart Women, Smart Money Conference Comes to Moscow
08/30/2017 – Scam Jam coming to Twin Falls September 8th
08/10/2017 – Idaho Joins $500,000 Multistate Settlement Over Improper Debt Collection Practices
06/16/2017 – Department of Finance Seeks Comments from Licensees and Registrants for Improvements in Licensing and Registration Processes
04/26/2017 – Financial Literacy Month “Tip of the Week” Pension Advance Scams: Are you an informed investor?
04/20/2017 – Department of Finance Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Ocwen Loan Servicing
04/19/2017 – Financial Literacy Month “Tip of the Week” – Is Your Child a Victim of Identity Theft?
04/17/2017 – Department of Finance Sues Recidivist To Cease Violations
04/11/2017 – Financial Literacy Month “Tip of the Week” – Financial Fraud Forensics
04/04/2017 – Financial Literacy Month “Tip of the Week” – Mortgage Questions and Answers
04/04/2017 – Governor Otter Proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
04/03/2017 – National Retirement Planning Week April 3-7
03/13/2017 – Boise Promoter Sued for Securities Violations
02/21/2017 – National Consumer Protection Week
02/21/2017 – Internet Escrow Company Ordered to Cease and Desist
02/09/2017 – “Smart Women, Smart Money” Financial Conference Coming To Boise on February 17th
02/07/2017 – Department of Finance joins Financial Institutions and Agencies in America and Military Saves Week
01/11/2017 – Department of Finance Reports Business Filings and Calendar Year Highlights

2016

10/18/2016 – Department of Finance Offers National Cyber Security Awareness Month Safety Tips
09/26/2016 – Two Idaho Community Bank CEO’s To Participate In National Community Banking Conference
09/07/2016 – “Smart Women, Smart Money” Financial Conference Coming to Moscow September 23rd
09/07/2016 – Department Announces Scam Jam in Salmon, Idaho September 15th
08/25/2016 – EB-5 Fraud: Investors Beware
07/26/2016 – Fiscal Year Highlights and Record Business Filings
06/15/2016 – Idahoans Are Asked to Watch for Signs of Elder Financial Exploitation
06/02/2016 – Tom Romrell Named to CSBS Bankers Advisory Board
05/17/2016 – Idaho State University Students Named Finalists in Community Bank Case Study Competition
05/12/2016 – Scam Jam coming to Coeur d’Alene May 19th
04/28/2016 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week – Your Credit Worthiness
04/21/2016 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week – Recovery Room Scams
04/14/2016 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week – Prevent Elder Financial Abuse
04/13/2016 – Scam Jam Coming to McCall April 21st
04/11/2016 – National Retirement Planning Week April 11-15
04/07/2016 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week – Phantom Debt Collection
04/01/2016 – Governor Otter Proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
02/25/2016 – Department of Finance Co-Sponsors Military Saves Event at Gowen Field “Operation Financial Freedom – Battling Scams 101”
02/19/2016 – America Saves Week 2016 is Feb 22 – Feb 27
02/04/2016 – “Smart Women, Smart Money” Financial Conference Coming February 12th to Boise
02/02/2016 – Department of Finance Reports Record 2015 Financial Service Business Filings
01/05/2016 – CSBS Press Release – Idaho Department of Finance Earns Banking Supervision Re-Accreditation

2015

12/21/2015 – Top Threats To Investors Identified
11/09/2015 – Beware “The Next Big Thing” – Department of Finance Cautions Investors to Be Wary
11/04/2015 – Idaho Department of Finance Announces Results of “Operation Collection Protection”
10/13/2015 – Department of Finance Offers National Cyber Security Awareness Month Safety Tips
10/01/2015 – CSBS, Federal Reserve Publish National Survey, Town Hall Summaries on the State of Community Banking
09/29/2015 – “Smart Women, Smart Money” Financial Conference Coming October 9th to Moscow
09/28/2015 – Department of Finance Named National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2015 “Champion”
09/23/2015 – Time to Get Smarter About “Smart Cards”
09/23/2015 – D.L. Evans Bank President & CEO John Evans, Jr. to Participate at National Community Banking Conference
07/23/2015 – Department of Finance Reports Robust & Record Business Filings
07/15/2015 – Binary Options and Fraud: An Emerging Threat Fueled by the Internet
06/16/2015 – Boise Scam Jam Conference Coming June 20th
05/15/2015 – Idaho Community Banks Serving Idaho Communities
05/08/2015 – Consumer Alert – “Don’t Fall Prey to Online Advance-Fee Loan Scams”
04/29/2015 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week: Considering Buying a Home? A Few Tips Before Signing On the Dotted Line…
04/27/2015 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week: Are you an informed investor? Understanding Broker-Dealer Fees
04/22/2015 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week: Take Advantage of FREE “Bank On” Financial Education Classes To Obtain Access to Low-Cost Financial Services
04/15/2015 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week: “Cyberfraud – The Reality Show Now Playing Worldwide On a Computer, Smart Phone or Mobile Device Near You!”
04/08/2015 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week: High Yield Investment Programs
04/01/2015 – Governor Otter Proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
03/18/2015 – Judgment Obtained Against Former Utah Investment Promoter
02/27/2015 – Military Saves Week is Feb 23 – Feb 28
02/23/2015 – America Saves Week is Feb. 23 – Feb. 28
02/10/2015 – “Smart Women, Smart Money” Financial Conference Coming February 13th to Boise
01/30/2015 – Department of Finance Reports Record 2014 Financial Service Business Filings
01/28/2015 – Department of Finance Reminds Investors to Discuss Cybersecurity with their Financial Professionals

2014

12/17/2014 – Department of Finance Seeks Permanent Injunction and Restitution Against Former Utah Investment Promoter
12/15/2014 – Department of Finance Announces Launch of Securities Electronic Filing Depository
11/13/2014 – Jim Burns Appointed Idaho Department of Finance Acting Securities Bureau Chief
11/13/2014 – New Products in Classic Schemes Identified as Top Investor Threats
10/23/2014 – Northern Idaho Investment Promoter Permanently Enjoined and Ordered to Pay $130,000 in Investor Restitution
10/20/2014 – The Weiser Senior Scam Jam Conference is October 23rd
10/10/2014 – Cease and Desist Orders Issued to Unlicensed California Collection Agency and Attorney Trying to Collect on Bogus Debt
10/02/2014 – The Hailey Senior Scam Jam Conference is October 9th
09/25/2014 – State Regulators and Federal Reserve Release 2014 Community Banking Report
09/22/2014 – Governor and First Lady Otter to Speak at the “Smart Women, Smart Money” Idaho Everywoman’s Financial Conference in Moscow
09/19/2014 – Idaho Bank of Commerce CEO Tom Romrell to Participate at National Community Banking Conference
09/10/2014 – Idaho Department of Finance State-Registered Investment Advisers to Determine Cybersecurity Vulnerability
08/27/2014 – Internet Escrow Company Ordered to Cease and Desist :: Espanol
08/20/2014 – Idaho Falls Investment Promoter Settles Securities Lawsuit
07/17/2014 – Department of Finance Announces Record Business Filings
06/30/2014 – Consumer Protections Added to Idaho’s Payday Loan Act Effective July 1, 2014
04/29/2014 – Department of Finance Issues Investor Advisory On Virtual Currency
04/28/2014 – The Rupert “Senior Scam Jam” Conference is May 7th
04/21/2014 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week – Protect Yourself From Credit Card Fraud
04/14/2014 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week – Tax Debt Settlement Companies
04/07/2014 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week – Social Networking: Scam Artists Are Looking to Network with You!
04/03/2014 – Governor Otter Proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
03/24/2014 – Lewiston Senior Scam Jam Conference
03/14/2014 – State Alleges Idaho Falls Promoter Fraudulently Sold Charitable Gift Annuities
02/24/2014 – America Saves Week is Feb 24-March 1
02/18/2014 – Permanent Injunction and Restitution Ordered Against Former Eastern Idaho Care Provider
02/07/2014 – “Smart Women, Smart Money” Financial Conference Coming February 13th
01/31/2014 – Sunwest Bank of Irvine, California Purchases Syringa Bank After Consent Closure by Idaho Department of Finance Depositors Protected
01/23/2014 – Department of Finance Reports Record 2013 Business Filings
01/07/2014 – Idaho Department of Finance Receives Certificate of Mortgage Accreditation

2013

11/12/2013 – Utah Internet Payday Lender Ordered to Cease Offering Payday Loans in Idaho Without a License
10/16/2013 – Informed Investor Advisory: Private Placement Offerings
10/08/2013 – “Community Banking in the 21st Century” Report Released
09/30/2013 – Panhandle State Bank CEO Curt Hecker To Speak At National Community Banking Conference
08/01/2013 – Finance Department Announces Enhanced Participation in Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
07/22/2013 – Finance Department Reports Near-Record Fiscal Year Business Filings
06/18/2013 – Department of Finance Cautions Investors To Be Wary of Speculative Energy Investments
04/29/2013 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week: Mobile And Online Banking: The Pros, Cons, And The Future
04/22/2013 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week: Crowdfunding: Are You An Educated Investor?
04/18/2013 – Nampa Senior Scam Jam Conference
04/16/2013 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week: Variable Annuities: Are You An Informed Investor?
04/15/2013 – State Finance Department Warns Investors to Beware of Foreign Investment Program
04/09/2013 – Financial Literacy Tip of the Week: Your Credit Worthiness What Makes You A Good Credit Risk
04/03/2013 – Governor Otter Proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
03/28/2013 – Idaho Department of Finance to Adopt New Uniform State Mortgage Loan Originator Test
03/19/2013 – Unlicensed Internet Payday Lenders Ordered to Stop Doing Business in Idaho
02/28/2013 – Department of Finance Releases Year-End Highlights
02/22/2013 – Department of Finance Promotes America Saves Week – February 25th through March 2nd
02/16/2013 – Eagle Investment Promoter Settles Securities Lawsuit
01/30/2013 – State Accuses Former Eastern Idaho Care Provider of Fraud
01/23/2013 – Two Financial Professionals Settle Securities Claims

2012

12/26/2012 – State Finance Department Files Suit Against Idaho Fund Manager
12/13/2012 – Own a Timeshare in Mexico? Be Wary of Unlicensed Internet Escrow Companies :: Espanol
12/11/2012 – Investment Fraud Alleged Against Unlicensed Northern Idaho Promoter
08/31/2012 – Department of Finance Releases Fiscal Year Highlights
08/27/2012 – Department of Finance Offers Online Licensing to Money Transmitters
08/13/2012 – Idaho Department of Finance to Co-Sponsor A Free Foreclosure Intervention Workshop
07/31/2012 – Idaho Falls and Pocatello Senior Scam Jam Conferences
07/18/2012 – Dominican Republic Resort Litigation Concluded
07/03/2012 – Unlicensed Internet Company Ordered to Cease and Desist
06/22/2012 – Own a Timeshare in Mexico? Be Wary of Unlicensed Internet Companies
06/06/2012 – Post Falls Senior Scam Jam Conference
04/30/2012 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week: Beware of Unlicensed and Unregulated Internet Payday Lenders
04/25/2012 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week: Twenty-first Century Ponzi Schemes
04/17/2012 – Know Your Rights and Responsibilities When a Debt Collector Calls
04/10/2012 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week: Beware of these Potential Investor Traps!
04/03/2012 – Governor Proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
02/09/2012 – Twin Falls Senior Scam Jam Conference
02/09/2012 – Idaho Department of Finance Joins Historic $25 Billion State-Federal Mortgage Servicing Settlement
02/02/2012 – Judgment Entered Against New York Promoter
01/30/2012 – Financial Service Business Filings Increased 6.3 percent in 2011
01/27/2012 – Advisory Concerning Securities Sales

2011

12/09/2011 – Idaho Department of Finance Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Coeur d’Alene Commodities Promoter
11/04/2011 – Real Estate-Related “Get Rich Quick” Seminars
10/07/2011 – State Sues Eagle Investment Promoter of Alleged Affinity Fraud
09/29/2011 – “Smart Women, Smart Money” Idaho Everywoman’s Financial Conference
09/16/2011 – Idaho Promoter Sued For Securities Law Violations
09/12/2011 – Minnesota Company Ordered to Cease and Desist Mortgage Modification Activities in Idaho
08/30/2011 – Department of Finance Warns of Mortgage Modification Scam Targeting Spanish Speaking Idahoans :: Espanol
08/04/2011 – Financial Services Industry Filings Increased 9.7 Percent in FY 2011
06/29/2011 – State Sues New Yorker Alleging High-Yield Ponzi Scheme
06/22/2011 – Idaho Banks Successfully Raise Capital, Bolster Financial Strength
06/14/2011 – Senior Scam Jam Will Have Something for Everyone
06/06/2011 – Former Boise Broker Ordered to Pay $155,642 For Defrauding His Clients
04/27/2011 – Former Boise Broker Sued For Phony Investment Scam
04/27/2011 – Investment Fraud Alleged Against Promoter of High-Tech Tracking Device :: Verified Complaint
04/26/2011 – Beware of these Potential Investor Traps!
04/21/2011 – Department of Finance Offers Tips to Distressed Homeowners on How to Avoid Mortgage Relief Scams
04/13/2011 – All That Glitters: Investing in Gold
04/07/2011 – Your Money: Going from Bad To Worse
03/31/2011 – Governor Otter Proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
03/04/2011 – Commodity Futures Options Investment Fraud Alleged Against Coeur D’Alene Promoter
02/03/2011 – Financial Service Business Filings Increased 6.5% in 2010
01/04/2011 – Unlicensed Florida Debt And Credit Counselor To Refund Over $300,000 To Idaho Consumers

2010

12/23/2010 – Securities Fraud Judgment Entered Against Idaho Insurance Agent
12/22/2010 – Utah Company Ordered to Cease and Desist Internet Payday Loan Activities in Idaho
12/09/2010 – Courts Order Over $6 Million For Restitution In Three Investment Enforcement Cases
11/30/2010 – Idaho Department of Finance Receives Certificate of Accreditation
10/12/2010 – “Smart Women, Smart Money” Idaho Everywoman’s Financial Conference
08/30/2010 – Middleton Resident Sued for Defrauding Idaho Investors
08/10/2010 – Million Dollar Judgment and Findings of Multiple Violations of Idaho Law Entered Against Seattle-Based Mortgage Broker
07/21/2010 – Eastern Idaho and Utah Promoters Sued Over Investment Scheme
07/14/2010 – Unlicensed Utah Collection Agency Settles With Idaho Department of Finance
07/09/2010 – Record Revenue for State Generated by Securities Industry, Other Department of Finance Business Filings in Idaho
06/29/2010 – Judgment Obtained Against Meridian Real Estate Fund Manager
06/02/2010 – Idaho Investment Promoter/Adviser Agrees To Cease Activities
05/12/2010 – Utah Company Ordered to Cease and Desist Internet Payday Loan Activities in Idaho
04/27/2010 – Retirees Beware: That “Free” Lunch May Come at a High Price
04/21/2010 – New Credit Card Laws: A Snapshot Of Consumer Information
04/12/2010 – Avoid Getting Scammed in Times of Turmoil
04/08/2010 – California Company Ordered to Cease and Desist Mortgage Modification Solicitations in Idaho
04/06/2010 – Beware of Mortgage Loan Modification Scams: Financial Literacy Month Smart Consumer Tip of the Week
03/31/2010 – Governor Otter Proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
03/18/2010 – Five Million Dollar Judgment Obtained Against Treasure Valley Investment Promoters
03/03/2010 – Civil Complaint Filed Against Idaho Insurance Agent – Idaho Seeks Civil Penalties and Return of Investor Funds
02/19/2010 – Million Dollar Judgment Obtained Against Jeremiah Yancy
02/12/2010 – Condition of Idaho Financial Institutions Continues to Reflect State’s Economy
01/25/2010 – State Mortgage Regulators Announce Launch of “NMLS Consumer Access”
01/08/2010 – Sandpoint Investment Promoter Ordered To Return More Than $2 Million To Defrauded Victims

2009

12/22/2009 – Settlement Gains Refunds for Idaho Mortgage Modification Victims
12/02/2009 – Idaho Joins Other States in Efforts to Enhance Supervision of Multi-State Mortgage Companies
10/26/2009 – Meridian Real Estate Fund Manager is Charged With Defrauding Idaho Investors
10/14/2009 – Department of Finance Orders Meridian Mortgage Loan Modification Company to Cease Further Business Activities :: Order To Cease And Desist
10/13/2009 – 2009 Idaho Conference on Housing Idaho Department of Finance Offers Information about Mortgage Industry
09/28/2009 – Smart Women, Smart Money – Idaho Every Woman’s Financial Conference
09/17/2009 – Cease and Desist Orders Issued Against Two Companies Charging Advance Fees For Consumer Loans
07/20/2009 – Sandpoint Promoter Sued In Alleged Stock Options Ponzi Scheme
07/01/2009 – New Idaho Requirements For Mortgage Loan Originators
06/30/2009 – State Recovery Operation Nets $1 Million (USD) in Iraqi Currency
06/26/2009 – Idaho Insurance Agent Ordered To Halt Investment Offerings
06/24/2009 – Department of Finance Announces Multi-State Settlement Agreement with Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corporation
06/15/2009 – First Quarter Bank Results Released
05/27/2009 – Permanent Injunction Entered Against Boise Man For Originating Mortgage Loans Without A License
04/29/2009 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week – Investor Tips for a Down Market
04/22/2009 – Unlicensed Mortgage Loan Modification Company’s False Guarantee To Avoid Foreclosure Leaves Distressed Homeowners Without Their Home :: Order To Cease And Desist
04/20/2009 – Beware of Mortgage Loan Modification Scams: Looking for help to prevent foreclosure – Don’t fall into a trap!
04/16/2009 – Idaho Department of Finance to Participate With Area Organizations in Foreclosure Intervention Workshop
04/13/2009 – Financial Literacy Month Tip of The Week: Beware of These Investor Traps
04/07/2009 – Your Money Matters: Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition Sponsors a Free Financial Education Conference
04/07/2009 – Las Vegas Mortgage Modification Company Ordered To Cease And Desist :: Order To Cease And Desist
04/06/2009 – Smishing: A New Phishing Technique that puts Cell Phone Users on the Hook
04/03/2009 – Idaho Falls Coin Dealer Sued For Alleged Ponzi Scheme
03/31/2009 – Governor Otter Proclaims April Financial Literacy Month
03/27/2009 – Seattle-Based Access Mortgage Company, Inc. Sued By State For Mortgage Fraud And Other Violations
03/25/2009 – Idaho Department Of Finance Files Complaint Against Local Promoters Of Fraudulent Life Settlement Policies
03/18/2009 – Idaho Financial Institutions Continue to Outperform Institutions Nationwide in Several Key Areas
03/04/2009 – Canadian And Nevada Promoters Sued For Securities Law Violations
02/27/2009 – 11th Annual National Consumer Protection Week 2009
02/04/2009 – Idaho And Utah Promoters Sued For Alleged Securities Law Violations
01/30/2009 – Idaho Banks Participate in TARP: What Does it Mean?
01/27/2009 – Idaho Falls Man Agrees To Halt Securities Activities
01/15/2009 – Idaho “TIC” Sponsor Sued For Securities Law Violations

2008

12/23/2008 – Securities Fraud Case Concluded By Court Ordering $2.4 Million Returned To Investors By Utah Promoter
12/18/2008 – Idaho Financial Institutions Remain Strong: Outperform Institutions Nationwide in Several Key Areas
12/03/2008 – Consumer Alert: Beware of Unlicensed Mortgage Loan Modification Specialists
11/12/2008 – Department of Finance Issues Cease-and-Desist Order: Local Mortgage Broker Mishandles Nonpublic Financial Documents
10/23/2008 – Idaho Department Of Finance Joins FTC In Crackdown On Bogus Credit Repair Offers
10/14/2008 – FDIC to Provide More Insurance Coverage for Bank Deposits
10/14/2008 – Idaho Department of Finance to Again Sponsor “Smart Women, Smart Money” Idaho Everywoman’s Financial Conference
10/07/2008 – Federal Deposit Insurance Coverage Increased for Banks, Thrifts and Credit Unions
09/22/2008 – Despite Market Turmoil, Idaho Banks and Credit Unions Are Safe and Sound
09/19/2008 – Department of Finance Reaches Agreements with Out-of-State Debt Settlement Companies
09/18/2008 – Department of Finance Prevails In Court Action Against Iraqi Investment Promoter
08/27/2008 – Treasure Valley Men Admit To Securities Violations In Investment Scheme
08/15/2008 – Auction Rate Securities Settlements Seen As Positive Step
07/29/2008 – Boise Promoter Admits To Securities Violations
07/22/2008 – Department Of Finance Announces Fiscal Year End Highlights
07/01/2008 – New And Amended Laws Affect Consumers And Financial Service Providers In Idaho
05/28/2008 – OCC and Idaho Agree to Share Consumer Complaints
05/01/2008 – Mortgage Company Ordered To Cease Deceptive Solicitations
04/30/2008 – Idaho’s New Credit Freeze Legislation
04/22/2008 – Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Resources For Idahoans
04/22/2008 – Teaming Up For Education. “What’s Happening In April” Update
04/16/2008 – Senior Investor Alert: Credentials and Designations
04/09/2008 – Stored-Value Cards: What Buyers Should Know
04/09/2008 – Teaming Up For Education. “What’s Happening In April”
04/08/2008 – Idaho Banks and Credit Unions are Safe and Sound; Ready to Extend Credit
04/02/2008 – Department of Finance, SIPC Address Brokerage Account Safety
03/27/2008 – Governor Otter Proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
03/26/2008 – State Finance Department Approves Charter For New Bank In Boise
02/15/2008 – Idaho Promoters Sued for Securities Law Violations $6.2 Million Raised In Alleged High Yield Investment Program
01/15/2008 – Department of Finance Settles with a Dallas, Texas Based Debt Settlement Company – $588,000 in Consumer Restitution Ordered
01/02/2008 – Idaho Department Of Finance Joins Launch Of New Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System

2007

12/14/2007 – Boise Promoter Sued for Securities Law Violations Refunds in Excess of $3 Million Sought For Idaho Investors
10/15/2007 – Smart Women, Smart Money Idaho Women’s Financial Conference
10/03/2007 – Idaho Department of Finance Announces Its Participation in the CSBS/AARMR Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System Starting January 2, 2008
09/24/2007 – Idaho Department of Finance Joins Forces with AARP in Sponsoring a Free Conference on Avoiding Financial Scams
09/20/2007 – California Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Loan Originator Ordered To Cease And Desist Deceptive Advertising | Order to Cease and Desist
09/10/2007 – State Finance Department Obtains Permanent Injunction In Real Estate Related Securities Case
08/14/2007 – Department of Finance Releases Fiscal Year Highlights
08/08/2007 – Idaho Department of Finance Adopts Industry Guidance on SubPrime Mortgage Lending – Policy Statement on Subprime Mortgage Lending | Model Examination Guidelines
07/30/2007 – Nevada Network Marketing Firm & Offshore Resort Promoters Agree To Cease & Desist
07/25/2007 – State Finance Department Approves Ireland Bank’s Acquisition of Banking Offices in Carey and Mackay
07/12/2007 – Idaho obtains nearly $400,000 for Idaho consumers in Ameriquest settlement
06/26/2007 – Idaho Department of Finance Issues Consumer Alert on Mortgage Payment Increases – CSBS and AARMR Industry Letter | CSBS and AARMR Consumer Alert
06/25/2007 – Court Issues Permanent Injunction Against Bannock Collections, Inc.
06/20/2007 – Attorney General and Department of Finance Warn of “Foreclosure Rescue” Schemes – Joint Release
06/12/2007 – Real Estate Related Investment Fraud Alleged Against Canyon County Man
05/29/2007 – Idaho Finance Department to Host Conference of State Bank Supervisors Annual Meeting and Conference in Coeur d’Alene
05/23/2007 – State Finance Department Approves Charter For New Community Bank In Post Falls, Idaho
05/18/2007 – State Finance Department, AARP Co-Sponsor Coeur d’Alene “Senior Scam Jam”
05/15/2007 – Nampa Man Sued For Securities Law Violations
05/15/2007 – The Idaho Department of Finance Identifies Top 10 Traps Facing Investors
05/10/2007 – California Mortgage Broker/Lender Ordered To Cease And Desist
04/27/2007 – State Department of Finance Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Boise Stockbroker
04/23/2007 – Idahoans Warned About International Investment Fraud
04/23/2007 – State Finance Department Files Fraud Complaint Against Coeur D’Alene Promoter of Iraqi Currency Investment Program
04/17/2007 – Utah Mortgage Lender Ordered To Cease And Desist
04/16/2007 – Fraudulent Cashier’s Checks: How to Protect Yourself
04/09/2007 – Money: Growing And Protecting It
04/09/2007 – Affinity Fraud: Beware of Swindlers Who Claim Loyalty to Your Group
04/03/2007 – Idahoans – Be Wary Of Credit Repair Offers That Promise To Remove Bankruptcies, Judgments, Liens…
03/30/2007 – Governor Otter Proclaims April “Financial Literacy Month”
03/26/2007 – Subprime Mortgage Lenders Agree To Stop Taking Mortgage Loan Applications
03/05/2007 – Collection Agency Ordered To Cease And Desist
02/28/2007 – Department of Finance Releases Year In Review Highlights
02/27/2007 – Idaho Department of Finance Announces Commitment To Participate In CSBS/AARMR Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
02/16/2007 – 1031 Exchange company Ordered to Cease and Desist
01/17/2007 – State Finance Department Accepts Application To Establish A New Bank in Post Falls, Idaho
01/11/2007 – State Securities Regulator Warns Against Slippery Oil Deals

2006

12/29/2006 – $2.96 Million Judgment Entered Against Mining Investment Promoter
12/14/2006 – Phony Financial Firm Ordered to Cease and Desist
12/12/2006 – Congress Passes Bill to Extend Bank Exam Cycle
11/15/2006 – Idaho Department of Finance Announces Office Relocation
11/15/2006 – Idaho Department of Finance Adopts Regulatory Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Products
11/15/2006 – Pocatello Company Sued For Collection Agency Law Violations
11/13/2006 – State Finance Department Co-Sponsors Magic Valley “Senior Scam Jam”
10/27/2006 – The Idaho Department of Finance Warns Online Investors to Beware of Hack Attacks
10/27/2006 – Boise Man Sued For Securities Law Violations – Refunds Sought For Affected Idaho Investors
10/16/2006 – Post Falls Minister Agrees to Sanctions – Michael Shaw Promises to Repay Investors
10/06/2006 – Smart Women, Smart Money “Idaho Everywoman’s Financial Conference” Department of Finance Offers Presentation Concerning Sound Financial Choices
09/25/2006 – 2006 Idaho Conference on Housing – Idaho Department of Finance Offers Insight and Information to Mortgage Industry and Conference Attendees
09/12/2006 – Magic Valley Man Settles Securities Charges
09/08/2006 – 2006 Governor’s Summit on Aging Provides Insights for Young and Old
09/06/2006 – Investors Warned Of Possible Fraudulent Internet Business
08/23/2006 – Canadian Ticket Promoter Sanctioned for Securities Violations
07/05/2006 – Idaho To Receive $246,500 In Wachovia Settlement
06/29/2006 – New And Amended Laws Affect Financial Service Providers Doing Business In Idaho
06/29/2006 – Phony Online Escrow Companies Claiming to Be Licensed in Idaho Have Their Websites Shut Down
06/20/2006 – State Finance Department Approves Application to Establish a New Bank in Driggs Idaho
06/19/2006 – Phony Internet Escrow Company Ordered to Cease and Desist
05/22/2006 – State Finance Department Orders Pocatello Collection Agency to Cease and Desist
05/06/2006 – Idaho Finance Department Applauds U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s Passage of Financial Services Regulatory Relief
04/24/2006 – IRA Investors: Beware “IRA-Approved” Investments
04/19/2006 – Boise Investment Promoter Sanctioned
04/17/2006 – State Obtains Judgment Against Idaho Investment Adviser
04/17/2006 – Non-Traditional Home Mortgages: Information Homebuyers Should Consider
04/12/2006 – Online Brokerage Accounts: Safeguard Your Money and Personal Information
04/05/2006 – Department of Finance Offers Personal Finance Tips, Education
04/01/2006 – Your Credit Worthiness: What Makes You A Good Credit Risk?
03/03/2006 – Idaho Finance Department Urges Congress to pass Regulatory Relief for Financial Institutions and their Customers
02/27/2006 – State Finance Department Accepts Application to Establish a New Bank in Driggs, Idaho
01/23/2006 – Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Law Effective
01/23/2006 – Attorney General and Idaho Department of Finance Join Settlement With Ameriquest Mortgage
01/23/2006 – State Finance Department Orders Promoters of Phony Credit Union Scam to Cease and Desist
01/17/2006 – California Promoter Sued for Securities Violations

2005

12/14/2005 – Internet Firm Ordered To Halt Investment Offering
12/13/2005 – Attorney General and Department of Finance Director Encourage Caution when Applying for a Loan
12/12/2005 – Investors: “International Regulator” Looks Dubious International Firm Using Address of Local Homeowner
12/12/2005 – Regulators Urge Investors to Carefully Check Credentials of ‘Senior Specialists’
11/17/2005 – Idaho Earns NASCUS Re-accreditation
10/21/2005 – $1.73 Million Judgment Entered Against Idaho Mining Company
10/20/2005 – Idaho Department of Finance Awarded CSBS Reaccreditation
10/07/2005 – Idaho Department of Finance Announces Fee Waiver & Reduction for Investment Advisers
09/29/2005 – State Finance Department Approves Charter For New Bank in McCall, Idaho
09/23/2005 – Boise Man Enjoined For Securities Law Violations
09/16/2005 – Idaho Department of Finance Issues Emergency Hurricane Katrina Exemption Order Emergency Hurricane Katrina Exemption Order
09/01/2005 – Dept. of Finance Advises Investors to Beware of Hurricane-Related Scams
07/05/2005 – $2.7 Million Judgment Entered Against Canadian Stock Promoter.
07/01/2005 – New Laws Govern Financial Services Providers Doing Business In Idaho
06/28/2005 – Court Orders Nampa Couple to pay Restitution in Securities Case
06/17/2005 – California Mining Promoters Sanctioned. Refunds Ordered In High Tech Mining Investment
06/08/2005 – State Finance Department Issues Cease and Desist Order in Iraqi Currency Investment Program
06/01/2005 – Idaho Department Of Finance Joins Information-Sharing Campaign to Improve Bank Secrecy Act Enforcement
05/20/2005 – Oregon Investment Firm Settles Securities Charges
04/29/2005 – State Warns Against Fraudulent NCUA Emails
04/22/2005 – Top Ten Threats to Your Financial Future
04/15/2005 – Value Cards: What Buyers should know
04/12/2005 – Application to Establish a New Bank in McCall,Idaho
04/07/2005 – Governor Proclaims April “FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH”
03/14/2005 – Boise Businessman Enjoined for Securities Violation
03/14/2005 – Court Enters Judgment Against Florida Telecom Scheme.
02/25/2005 – Former Credit Union Manager Sentenced for Grand Theft
01/25/2005 – The Idaho Department of Finance Obtains Assurance of Discontinuance From Check ‘n Go of Idaho, Inc.
01/11/2005 – Securities Fraud Alleged Against Boise Businessman – Refunds Sought In Cell Phone Investment Scheme
01/04/2005 – State Consumer Finance Regulator Releases Consumer Alert Regarding Illegal Internet And E-Mail Lending Schemes

2004

12/20/2004 – Boise Businessman Ordered To Repay Investors Court Orders Over $700,000 In Restitution and Penalties
12/10/2004 – Investment fraud Alleged in Small Business Investment Scheme
11/22/2004 – Investment Fraud Alleged Against Ada County Men
10/26/2004 – State Finance Department obtains Summary Judgment Against Idaho Falls Man for Securities Violations
09/27/2004 – INVESTORS: “International” Regulators may be Bogus – Avoid Relying On “Official” Look, Long Distance Representations
08/26/2004 – Idaho to Receive $337,500 in Settlement with Deutsche Bank Securities and Thomas Weisel Partners
08/24/2004 – Investment Fraud Alleged Against Mining Promoters
08/10/2004 – Idaho DOF Issues Cease & Desist Order Against Promoter for Offering Investments in a Prime-Bank Note Scheme
08/02/2004 – Department of Finance Releases Fiscal Year Highlights
07/29/2004 – State Finance Department Orders Promoters of Phony Credit Union Scam to Cease and Desist
07/06/2004 – State Files Lawsuit Against Florida Telecom Scheme
07/06/2004 – Idaho Falls Promoter Agrees To $1.2 Million Judgment
07/01/2004 – Department of Finance Announces Changes to its Laws
06/21/2004 – State Sues California Mining Promoters
05/17/2004 – State Obtains Judgment, Injunction Against Former Boise Stockbroker, Insurance Agent
05/03/2004 – Supreme Court Rules that Utah Collection Agency Must Obtain Idaho Permit
04/20/2004 – State Sues Oregon Stockbroker And Investment Firm
03/22/2004 – Second Phony Credit Union Ordered To Cease And Desist
03/19/2004 – Idaho Legislature Voices Opposition to Federal Preemption Rules
03/03/2004 – Former Boise Stockbroker Sued For Securities Violations
02/13/2004 – State Orders Promoters Of Phony Credit Union Scam To Cease And Desist
02/02/2004 – Consumer Protection For Many Financial Services Customers Taken Away From States
01/26/2004 – State Warns Against Fraudulent FDIC Emails
01/14/2004 – State Securities Regulator Releases “Top 10” Investment Scams, Schemes and Scandals
01/12/2004 – Investment Fraud Alleged Against Canadian Stock Promoter

2003

12/23/2003 – Investors Warned Of Possible Fraudulent Stock Business
11/24/2003 – Former Middleton Stockbroker Sanctioned In Anti-Fraud Action
11/19/2003 – Court Enters Judgments In Securities Case Against Former Idaho Falls Company And Its Officers
11/19/2003 – State Finance Department Sues Idaho Falls Man For Securities Violations
10/27/2003 – State Warns Seniors: ‘Tis The Season To Be Wary’
10/14/2003 – State Finance Department Obtains Judgment, Injunction Against Former Nampa Stockbroker, Insurance Agent
09/29/2003 – Idaho Department Of Finance Obtains Injunction Against Company For Unlicensed Collection Activity
08/05/2003 – Department Of Finance And Attorney General Announce Plan To Pay $3.5 Million To Idaho Household Borrowers
07/14/2003 – Investment Fraud Alleged Against Canyon County Woman
07/10/2003 – Idaho Department Of Finance Seeks Injunction Against Company For Unlicensed Collection Activity
07/07/2003 – State Department Of Finance Obtains Judgment Against North Idaho Stock Promoter
06/30/2003 – Changes To Idaho Law Affect Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Licensees, Payday Lenders And Consumers
06/09/2003 – Coeur D’Alene Man ordered To Cease and Desist Violations of the Idaho Securities Act
05/27/2003 – State Department Of Finance Files For Injunction In Securities Case
05/19/2003 – Coeur D’Alene Man Fined, Consents To Securities Fraud Findings In Internet Investment Scheme
04/29/2003 – Historic Settlement Requires Brokerage Houses To Pay Fines, Fund Independent Research And Investor Education
04/29/2003 – Judgment In Securities Case Entered Against Coeur D’Alene Company
04/14/2003 – Utah, Nevada Promoters Ordered To Repay Idaho Investors In “High Yield” Note Scheme
04/14/2003 – Governor Proclaims April “Financial Literacy for Youth Month”
03/20/2003 – State Department Of Finance Sues North Idaho Investment Promoter
03/03/2003 – State Finance Department Obtains Injunction Against Florida Firm, Promoters, For Securities Violations
02/10/2003 – Court Orders Halt to Idaho Falls “Day Trading” Scheme
02/07/2003 – State Sues Nampa Stockbroker, Insurance Agent
01/24/2003 – Idaho Department Of Finance Seeks Injunction & Refunds In High Yield Note Scheme

2002

12/30/2002 – Judgment Entered Against Boise Woman In Securities Case
12/30/2002 – Idaho Files Settlement with Household Finance
12/09/2002 – State Finance Department Obtains Injunction Against California Stock Promoter
11/26/2002 – State Department Of Finance Sues Idaho Falls Investment Promoter
11/26/2002 – State Finance Department Obtains Judgments Against Colorado Company And Its President For Securities Violations
10/28/2002 – Department of Finance Reports Vibrant Idaho Financial Services Industry
10/11/2002 – States Settle With Household Finance
09/17/2002 – State Obtains Judgment Against Texas Salesman For Securities Violations
09/03/2002 – State Department Of Finance Obtains Judgments Against Idaho Falls Residents For Securities Violations
08/06/2002 – State Sues Florida Firm For Securities Violations
08/06/2002 – State Sues Colorado Firm For Securities Violations
07/02/2002 – Changes to Idaho Law Affect Consumer Credit
05/13/2002 – Idahoans Warned: Nigerian Scams Proliferate
05/03/2002 – Boise Woman Sued for Securities Law Violations
04/29/2002 – State regulators and SIA unveil new investor education brochure
04/09/2002 – Payday Loan Cos. Ordered To Cease Violations
04/08/2002 – Idaho Joins National Investor Education Campaign
03/11/2002 – State Obtains Injunction Against Credit Counselor
03/04/2002 – Department of Finance Provides Tips For Choosing the Right Type of Credit Card
02/26/2002 – Alert: State Department of Finance Warns Against Viatical Frauds

2001

11/14/2001 – Lender Ordered to Cease Idaho Activities
11/14/2001 – State Seeks Injunction Against Credit Counselor
11/05/2001 – State Seeks Injunction Against California Stock Promoters
10/24/2001 – Weiser Man Consents to Permanent Injunction for Securities Law Violations
06/11/2001 – State Finance Department Expands Web Site
05/29/2001 – State Obtains Injunction In Securities Case
05/14/2001 – State Issues New Bank Charter To BankCDA
04/30/2001 – Department of Finance Web Site and Hotline Help Take Mystery Out of the Investing Process
04/27/2001 – Its Never Too Late for Baby Boomers to plan their Financial Future
04/05/2001 – Idaho Joins National Investor Ed Campaign in April
04/05/2001 – Deposit Broker Ordered to Cease Violations
03/27/2001 – Refunds Ordered in Foreign Currency Trading Case
02/13/2001 – Financial Privacy Seminars Available to Idaho Businesses
01/31/2001 – State Encourages Consumers to “Borrow Smart”
01/02/2001 – State Orders Nampa Man to Cease Securities Activities

2000

12/14/2000 – Court Enters Judgment for Securities Violations
10/10/2000 – Judgment Entered Against Former Stockbroker
08/18/2000 – State Orders Halt to Investment Offerings
08/14/2000 – State Seeks Injunction Against Out-Of-State “Forex” Promoters
07/13/2000 – State Issues New Bank Charter to Lewiston State Bank of Idaho
06/26/2000 – State Orders Internet Credit Repair Companies to Cease Doing Business in Idaho
06/20/2000 – Idaho, FTC, States, and Canadian Provinces Launch Crackdown on Firms Falsely Promising Credit Cards and Loans For An Advance Fee
06/02/2000 – Online Investors Get 10 Tips From Idaho Securities Regulators
05/12/2000 – State Orders Spokane Brokers to Cease Activities
05/05/2000 – State Files for Injunction in Securities Case
05/05/2000 – State Sues California Broker for Securities Violations
04/20/2000 – Idahoans are Warned: Avoid New, “improved” Nigerian Mail Scams
04/03/2000 – State Seeks Injunction Against Two Idaho Falls Companies and Their Officers and Directors
03/31/2000 – Idaho Department of Finance Announces Completion of D.H. Blair Settlement Agreement
02/11/2000 – Department of Finance Helps Launch Second Annual National Consumer Protection Week — February 14-20, 2000
02/10/2000 – State Department of Finance Issues New Business and Industrial Development Corporation Charter to Frostline Corporation

1999

12/27/1999 – Stock Promotion Company Ordered to Cease Violations
12/27/1999 – Judgment Entered Against Ketchum Man Involved in Foreign Currency Scheme
12/27/1999 – State Seeks Injunction Against Out-Of-State “Forex” Promoter
11/18/1999 – Idaho Financial Institutions are Financially Sound and Well Prepared for Year-End Liquidity Needs
10/26/1999 – INVESTOR ALERT: Telemarketing Fraud Still Flourishing In the Age of the Internet
10/25/1999 – Department of Finance Orders Halt to International “On-Line” Investment Program
10/20/1999 – Idaho’s Banking Industry and Regulators Jointly Announce Y2K Financial Awareness Activities Governor Kempthorne Proclaims Month of October as Y2K Financial Awareness Month
10/04/1999 – State Seeks Injunction Against Foreign Currency Promoter: Refunds Sought For Affected Idaho Investors
10/01/1999 – Former Idaho Stockbroker Sued for Securities Fraud: After Dismissal, Broker Alleged To Have Defrauded Prior Clients
09/30/1999 – State Seeks Injunction Against Out-Of-State Stock Promoters: Refunds Sought For Affected Idaho Investors
09/20/1999 – State Department of Finance Orders Halt to British Savings Bond Lottery Scheme
09/14/1999 – Idaho Financial Institutions Pass 9-9-99 With No Computer Problems
08/24/1999 – Florida Company, Nampa Man Sued for Securities Violations
08/12/1999 – Idaho, FTC, and other States Launch Another Crackdown on Telemarketers Offering Credit Repair and Loans That Never Arrive
07/19/1999 – Promises, Promises: Investors Warned About Risky, Fraudulent Promissory Notes
07/14/1999 – Idaho Financial Institutions Complete Testing For Y2K Readiness
07/09/1999 – State Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Former Stock Salesman For Securities Law Violations
06/30/1999 – Mountain West Bank Converts To State Commercial Bank Charter
05/10/1999 – Idaho Investors May Be Eligible For Restitution from D.H Blair Brokerage Firm
05/07/1999 – State Finance Department Obtains Permanent Injunction Against International Investment Scheme and It’s Boise Promoter
04/30/1999 – Y2K Financial Checklist for Consumers Offered in Conjunction With “Facts on Saving and Investing” Campaign Week
04/26/1999 – Idaho Joins in National Investor Education Effort “Financial Literacy” Campaign Targets High School Students, Workers
04/23/1999 – “Facts on Saving and Investing” comes to Idaho Governor Kempthorne Proclaims Week Dedicated to Investor Education
04/16/1999 – Your Finances and Y2K: Prepare, don’t Panic Idaho Department of Finance Warns Against Y2K Scams, Adds Y2K Resources to Web Page
04/02/1999 – Idahoans Are Warned: Avoid Nigerian Mail Scams
03/31/1999 – Consumers Still Being Victimized By Advance Fee Loan Schemes
03/25/1999 – Former Stock Salesman Sued For Securities Law Violations
03/18/1999 – Boise Woman Permanently Enjoined for Securities Law Violations
03/18/1999 – State Obtains Injunction Against Idaho Promoter
03/11/1999 – Department of Finance Lists Activities for Idaho Financial Literacy Month
03/11/1999 – Idaho Securities Regulators Caution Investors About Online Trading
03/03/1999 – On-Line Gaming Company Sued for Securities Violations

1998

12/30/1998 – Investors, Take Note: State Securities Regulators Develop Handy Notepad That Can Aid In Disputes With Brokers
11/16/1998 – Mader Sentenced to Prison for Racketeering
11/11/1998 – Idaho Financial Institutions Remain on Track for Y2K Readiness
08/27/1998 – State Obtains Sanctions and Refunds From Texas Companies
08/26/1998 – Former Boise Stockbroker Permanently Enjoined For Securities Law Violations
06/16/1998 – Idaho Financial Institutions On Track For Y2K Readiness
06/15/1998 – Cease and Desist Order Entered Against Currency Trading Program
06/04/1998 – State Orders Halt To International Investment Scheme
06/04/1998 – State Orders Halt To Offshore Trading Program
05/11/1998 – Ostrich Farm and its President Permanently Enjoined for Securities Law Violations
03/30/1998 – “Facts on Saving and Investing Campaign” Comes to Idaho
03/11/1998 – State Orders Halt to International Securities Offer
03/11/1998 – Florida Mortgage Company Ordered to Cease and Desist Violations
03/11/1998 – Two More Advance Loan Fee Schemes Ordered to Cease Business in Idaho
02/20/1998 – State Sues Two for Securities Law Violations in International Trading Program
01/21/1998 – Boise Woman Sued for Securities Law Violations
01/06/1998 – Financial Service Providers Rank Idaho Top Choice for Relocation, Expansion
01/02/1998 – Holiday Spending Revives Advance Fee Loan Schemes

1997

12/23/1997 – McCall Company Permanently Enjoined for Securities Law Violations
12/05/1997 – State Orders Halt to International Investment Scheme
11/04/1997 – State Orders Another Offshore Uninsured Bank to Stop Soliciting Deposits on The Internet
10/30/1997 – Montgomery Pleads Guilty, Promises $850,000 in Restitution
09/12/1997 – State Orders Representative Company of an Offshore Bank and Multi-Level Marketing Bank to Stop Soliciting Deposits on the Internet
08/18/1997 – State Orders Halt to International Investment Scheme
08/18/1997 – Judgment Entered Against Children’s TV Programming Company in Securities Suit
07/24/1997 – State Issues New Bank Charter to Magic Valley Bank
07/02/1997 – Investment Schemes Sprouting New Hybrids
06/30/1997 – Securities Violations Alleged in Stock Limited Partnership Sales
06/30/1997 – Idaho Falls Woman Faces 26 Count Indictment
06/30/1997 – State Grants Preliminary Approval of Application to Establish a New Bank in Twin Falls
06/10/1997 – Judgments Obtained in Death Benefits Investment Scheme
06/06/1997 – State Grants New Bank Charter to Pocatello Based Citizens Community Bank
05/12/1997 – Children’s TV Programming Company Sued for Securities Violations
05/12/1997 – Utah Companies Sued for Idaho Mortgage Practices Law Violations
05/08/1997 – State Issues New Bank Charter to Bank of Pullman
04/11/1997 – State Sues Seven Defendants for Investment Fraud
04/01/1997 – New York Securities Firm and President fined, Enjoined for Violations
03/26/1997 – State Grants New Bank Charter to First Bank of Idaho
03/21/1997 – California Companies Enjoined for Securities Violations
02/13/1997 – State Issues New Bank Charter to Syringa Bank
02/10/1997 – Sentence Announced in the Country’s First Criminal Securities Fraud Prosecution Involving the Internet
01/24/1997 – Hayden Mortgage Broker Agrees to Settlement
01/10/1997 – Idaho-Based Company and Officer Sued for Securities Law Violations

1996

11/29/1996 – State Receives Application to Establish New Bank in Ketchum, ID
11/27/1996 – Idaho-Based Company and Officer Permanently Enjoined For Securities Law Violations
11/14/1996 – Department of Finance Signs Nationwide Supervisory Agreements to Streamline Bank Supervision and Reduce Regulatory Burden
11/13/1996 – Judgment Entered Against Oregonian in Investment Scheme
11/08/1996 – Attorney General and Department of Finance Join in Internet Securities Fraud Prosecution
10/28/1996 – Advance Fee Loan Scheme Finds Victims
10/04/1996 – Idaho Banking Company Receives State Charter
10/02/1996 – Mortgage Company Ordered to Cease and Desist Violations
09/20/1996 – Judgment Entered Against Oregonian in Investment Scheme
09/18/1996 – State Receives Application to Establish a New Bank in Boise
09/04/1996 – Coffee Company Agent Sanctioned
08/12/1996 – Finance Department Obtains Judgment Against Former Securities Agent
08/08/1996 – Judgment Entered Against Utahn for Securities Violations
07/03/1996 – Judgment Entered Against Idaho Corporation
06/25/1996 – Idaho Residential Mortgage Practices Act
06/20/1996 – Violations of Securities Laws Alleged by State
06/13/1996 – State Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Utah Securities Promoter
05/28/1996 – Violations of Securities Laws Alleged by State
05/21/1996 – Department Signs Landmark Agreements
05/16/1996 – State Approves Application by First Hawaiian, Inc.
05/13/1996 – Lack Of Financial Knowledge Creates Dangers For Investors
05/01/1996 – Fraudulent Nigerian Schemes Resurface in Idaho
04/09/1996 – Securities Lawsuit Filed Against Boise Stockbroker
03/27/1996 – Judgments Entered In Securities Lawsuit
02/16/1996 – Department of Finance Issues Bank Charter to Bank of Latah
01/31/1996 – New High-Tech Schemes Warning
01/31/1996 – The New Generation of “Information Superhighway” SCAMS
01/25/1996 – Pocatello Collection Agency Owner Sanctioned
01/25/1996 – Internet Project Announcement
01/04/1996 – State Sues Boisean for Securities Violations

1995

12/22/1995 – Holiday Spending Revives Advance Fee Loan Schemes
12/11/1995 – State Issues New Bank Charter to Pend Oreille Bank
11/30/1995 – New Bureau Chief Announcement
11/30/1995 – Carol Walker Collection Agency License Revocation
11/17/1995 – State Receives Application for New Bank in Boise
10/18/1995 – State Sues New York Securities Firm For Illegal Conduct
09/13/1995 – Finance Department Sues Former Securities Agent Alleging Deceptive Practices
07/28/1995 – Supreme Court Affirms Judgment in Oil and Gas Investment Scheme
06/01/1995 – Tighter Deadline for Settling Trades
05/18/1995 – Bonner County Judge Orders California Man to Halt Investment Fraud
05/10/1995 – States Prohibition on Promotion of “Gold Unlimited” Becomes Permanent
04/10/1995 – Judge Finds Frauds: Orders Halt to California Investment Scheme and Mandates Restitutions
03/24/1995 – State Orders Halt to “Gold Unlimited” Scheme
03/13/1995 – Idaho Seniors Alert
02/16/1995 – Promoter of Twin Falls Investment Scheme Consents to Judgment
02/10/1995 – State Sues California Firm for Fraudulent Stock Sales
01/01/1995 – 1995 Investment SCAM Predictions Released: Top Five Securities Enforcement Cases for 1994 Listed

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