Home improvement projects can be
complex and may involve long-term financial commitments. Taking proactive steps, such as researching financing
options and their implications, and becoming familiar with other important considerations, can help homeowners
make more informed decisions and avoid common pain points associated with financing home improvements.

The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) is warning the public against scams that involve the physical purchase and delivery of gold and other precious metals. Illicit actors trick victims into believing that either their identity, computer, or financial account(s) have been compromised.