The Idaho Department of Finance and 43 other state agencies have reached settlements with ACI Payments, Inc., for erroneously initiating electronic transactions totaling $2.3 billion from the accounts of 480,000 mortgage-holders serviced by Mr. Cooper (formerly known as Nationstar Mortgage, LLC).

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

Patricia Perkins, Director of the Idaho Department of Finance, is warning consumers to be aware of spoofed websites. The Department recently became aware of a phony website purporting to represent Idaho licensed lender Ace Cash Express.

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, the Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) reminds financial professionals and the public that financial exploitation of seniors is a pressing issue for all Idahoans.