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),
By Al Perales, Iowa Attorney General’s Office Investigator
Loneliness and sadness were side effects of quarantining during the pandemic. For those who were single and living alone — especially older Iowans who were widowed — it was an even
You’re Invited: 2021 Iowa Fraud Fighters Forums
By Doug Ommen, Iowa Insurance Commissioner
We are excited to welcome Iowans to the Iowa Insurance Division’s upcoming Iowa Fraud Fighters forums being held across the state this summer.
While last summer’s webinars
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
By Sonya Sellmeyer, IID Consumer Advocacy Officer
Why are some people more vulnerable to fraud than others?
We know from studies that the regression of cognitive function in older adults makes this population more apt to be victimized by scammers.
By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division
Iowa’s snowfall each year brings about the possibility of spring flooding. Damage caused by flooding is often a standard exclusion in home, renters, and property insurance policies. In the most flood-prone