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.

The Idaho Department of Finance in partnership with the Idaho Scam Jam Alliance is pleased to share a series of upcoming educational events aimed at furthering consumer awareness of financial frauds and scams, including how to prevent, identify, and report, attempts from bad actors…

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.

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.