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Press Releases
- 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
Press Release Archive
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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 :: Complaint
- 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 :: Stipulation and Consent to Entry of Judgment
- 06/02/2010 - Idaho Investment Promoter/Adviser Agrees To Cease Activities :: Consent Order
- 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 :: Verified Complaint
- 03/03/2010 - Civil Complaint Filed Against Idaho Insurance Agent - Idaho Seeks Civil Penalties and Return of Investor Funds :: Verified Complaint
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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