New Tool Helps Investors Make Informed Decisions and Avoid Financial Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) created an online search feature - SEC Action Lookup for Individuals - that enables investors to research whether the person trying to sell them investments has a judgment or order entered against them in an enforcement action.
SEC Promotes Background Checks of Investment Professionals
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public service announcement to encourage investors to check the background of their investment professional on Investor.gov.
Alert: Bogus Phone Calls From the SEC
The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning investors of fraudsters that claim to work for the SEC and pretend to help investors purchase stock or confirm trades in an attempt to trick investors into sending money or providing personal account information.
Cryptocurrency
2018 Foreclosure Prevention Clinics
Department of Banking staff participates in monthly Foreclosure Prevention Clinics, sponsored by the Connecticut Fair Housing Center. These free clinics are offered in Hartford, Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford. 2018 Fairfield County Foreclosure Prevention Clinics (pdf, 61 KB)
CT residents may also be interested in the publication Representing Yourself in Foreclosure: A Guide for Connecticut Homeowners.
Notice to all Connecticut Money Transmission, Small Loan, Consumer Collection Agency, Student Loan Servicer and Mortgage Servicer Licensees
Equifax Data Breach
Information for Consumers
Consumers with questions about the Equifax security breach should visit www.equifaxsecurity2017.com to look up if you were potentially impacted, and steps to take if you are on that list. Equifax has a dedicated call center at 1-866-447-7559 for questions.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
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