ConTaCT us The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is the federal if you have questions, are aware of suspicious activities, or believe you have been defrauded, please let the CFTC know immediately. Call the CFTC or visit www.cftc.gov/TiporComplaint. Foreign CurrenCy Trading Fraud government agency that regulates the retail foreign currency trading (Forex) market. The Forex market is...

contact us The Commodity Futures Trading if you have questions, are aware of suspicious activities, or believe you have been defrauded, please let the cFtc know immediately. call the cFtc or visit www.cftc.gov/tiporcomplaint. Precious Metals Fraud Commission (CFTC) is the federal government agency that regulates the commodity futures, commodity options and swaps trading markets. The...

ContaCt us if you have questions, are aware of suspicious activities, or believe you have been defrauded, please let the CFtC know immediately. Call the CFtC or visit www.cftc.gov/tiporComplaint. Commodity Pool Fraud The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is the federal government agency that regulates the commodity futures, commodity options, and swaps trading markets. The CFTC wants...

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Don’t Let High-Tech Thieves “Skim”Your Bank Account (NAPS)—The next time you use your credit or debit card at an automated teller or payment machine, be careful. High-tech thieves can use phony card scan­ ners and tiny cameras to steal your personal data and your money. “Card-skimming” thieves use hidden devices to...

Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams (NAPS)—Following a few suggestions can help save many homeowners struggling with mortgages and other debt from seeing things go from bad to worse. For one thing, you can get free assistance from a housing counselor approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at (888) 995-4673 and makinghomeaffordable.gov. As for people or...

New Rules To Protect Those Who Buy Gift Cards (NAPS)—There’s good news for those who purchase or use gift cards. New rules that took effect in August are designed to offer consumers increased protection. The rules cover most gift cards purchased and used only at spe­ cific stores or groups of stores as well as branded gift cards (for example, cards with the...

Federal Law Protects Renters During Foreclosure (NAPS)—There is good news for renters. A new federal law may provide them with more security and peace of mind when their landlords fail to pay their mortgage. As the number of foreclosures has increased across the country, some renters in good standing have received a nasty surprise— immediate eviction—when the houses,...

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES Criminal Investigations Unit ‐ Insurance Frauds Bureau Guidelines for Insurer’s Fraud Prevention Plans & Special Investigations Units (SIUs)(Rev. 9/22/15) Instructions:  The Fraud Prevention Plan (Plan) must comply with NYIL §409 and Reg. 95, §86.6, and must indicate compliance with...

Instructions for Using Department’s Portal to Submit Fraud Prevention Plans  All new Plans, revisions, amendments, and related correspondence should be submitted using the  Department...