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Fraudsters Feed on Fear & Market Volatility

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During the past several months, COVID-19 and the economic fallout has dominated the news headlines. Turbulent times, financial market instability and policy changes are the types of fluctuating circumstances that bring out fraudsters en masse. Simply put, con artists attempt.
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Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Warns of risks of investment fraud among seniors due to increased isolation during COVID-19 Des Moines — In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services reminds Iowans that heightened.
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Consumer Connection: Insurance Awareness Month

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By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services Just like an annual check-up at your doctor is important for your physical health, an assessment of your property insurance is vital to your financial.
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Medicare Misconceptions

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Common Investment Scams

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Iowan’s Fraud Story

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Consumer Connection: Older Americans Month

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By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services May is Older Americans Month.  We can all celebrate by helping ensure the older Americans in our lives know how to protect themselves from being.
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COVID-19-Related Investment Schemes Anticipated

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Des Moines – The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services is alerting investors to be on guard against an anticipated surge of fraudulent investment schemes amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “In these extraordinary times the health and welfare of.
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