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

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

Today, financial regulatory agencies from 39 states, Puerto Rico,
and the District of Columbia ordered Sigue Corp. to cease engaging in any further money
transmission activities as the company can no longer responsibly serve customers due to
its declining financial position.

The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) is pleased to recognize the month of December as Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month. Identity theft is defined as a crime where a consumer’s personal or financial information is illegally obtained to commit fraud.