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OFR Issues Warning Letter to Unlicensed Check Cashers

Posted on December 2, 2022

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that it issued warning letters, subpoenas and/or document requests to more than a dozen unlicensed check-cashing entities that advertised check-cashing services at their locations, including check cashing through the use of purported “self-service check-cashing machines.” [Read more…] about OFR Issues Warning Letter to Unlicensed Check Cashers

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Industry Alert: Renew Your License Today!

Posted on November 3, 2022

The license renewal process is open for those licensed with the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) under Chapters 494, 516, 517, 520, 559, Florida Statutes, and a portion of those licensed under Chapter 560, Florida Statutes. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Renew Your License Today!

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Industry Alert: Change in Money Transmission Definition

Posted on August 12, 2022

Since at least 2012, a “money transmitter” in Florida has been defined as “a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or foreign entity qualified to do business in this state which receives currency, monetary value, or payment instruments for the purpose of transmitting the same by any means, including transmission by wire, facsimile, electronic transfer, courier, the internet, or through bill payment services or other businesses that facilitate such transfer within this country, or to or from this country.” [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Change in Money Transmission Definition

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Industry Advisory: In Anticipation of Demotech’s Potential Insurer Downgrades

Posted on July 27, 2022

Recently, the insurance ratings agency, Demotech, Inc. (Demotech), which provides financial stability ratings of Florida property and casualty insurers, indicated that it may downgrade ratings for up to 17 Florida insurance carriers. [Read more…] about Industry Advisory: In Anticipation of Demotech’s Potential Insurer Downgrades

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Delray Beach Man Sentenced to Five Years for Role in Securities and Real Estate Investment Scams

Posted on June 1, 2022

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Owayne Anthony Bradbery was sentenced to five years in state prison to be followed by ten years of probation for his role in stock and real estate investment scams. [Read more…] about Delray Beach Man Sentenced to Five Years for Role in Securities and Real Estate Investment Scams

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Statement on the Signing of Cryptocurrency Legislation

Posted on May 13, 2022

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) Commissioner Russell C. Weigel, III, offered the following statement on Governor DeSantis signing Florida House Bill 273 – Money Services Businesses. [Read more…] about Statement on the Signing of Cryptocurrency Legislation

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Miami Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Investment Scam

Posted on May 5, 2022

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Marko Dejanovic was arrested for his role in an alleged fraudulent investment scheme. [Read more…] about Miami Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Investment Scam

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Florida Office of Financial Regulation

Industry Alert: Money Transmitter License Renewals

Posted on March 29, 2022

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds Money Transmitter Part II licensees with an expiration year of 2022, to complete the renewal process before May 2, 2022, to maintain their active license status. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Money Transmitter License Renewals

Filed Under: Government, Soup Du Jour Tagged With: Florida Office of Financial Regulation

Hendry County Loan Broker Arrested for Role in Alleged Fraudulent Advance Fee for Loan Scheme

Posted on March 25, 2022

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Sammie Sue Doss was arrested for her role in an alleged fraudulent advance fee for loan scheme. [Read more…] about Hendry County Loan Broker Arrested for Role in Alleged Fraudulent Advance Fee for Loan Scheme

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Florida Office of Financial Regulation

OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2022

Posted on March 22, 2022

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds Floridians to be aware of investment scams and top investor threats when making an investment decision. [Read more…] about OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2022

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