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By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division The Iowa Insurance Division together with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (SEC OICA) are encouraging consumers with investment

A payroll diversion scam targets human resources and payroll professionals, claiming employees’ bank account information has changed It’s no doubt you work hard for your paycheck, and you want the funds you earned to show up in your bank account

By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division October is both financial planning and retirement security month. Creating a financial plan during your working years ensures a solid foundation for a secure retirement. Starting your financial journey may require

Follow these tips to avoid being scammed by the sale of flood-damaged vehicles Hurricane season is in full force, bringing widespread storms and flooding to many areas of the United States. Flood waters not only wreak havoc on homes and

By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division September is Life Insurance Awareness Month and there is no better time than the present to secure your family’s financial future.  According to the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA),

The FDA has not approved any over-the-counter hearing device despite claims some products have “FDA Registration Certificate” May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller is taking this time to warn consumers to be wary of

Blank, ARL Warn That Solicitor Is Not Affiliated With Them As the weather warms, communities around Iowa are beginning to see more individuals and groups going door-to-door.   In recent weeks, the Attorney General’s office has received reports of such activity. Consumers

Con Artists Promise Thousands In Exchange For Hundreds In Fees  The promise of tens of thousands of dollars in free grant money might be hard to turn down, but be aware. These grant scams offers are just a ploy by