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The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Yasmani Rodriguez was arrested on charges of mortgage fraud, identity theft, communications fraud, and filing false documents for his alleged role in a mortgage fraud scam. [Read more…] about Former West Palm Beach Man Arrested in Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced the filing of a civil complaint in the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County alleging multiple violations of the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act (Chapter 517, Florida Statutes) against Seeman Holtz. [Read more…] about OFR Files Civil Complaint Against Seeman Holtz
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Thomas Errico was arrested on a charge of communications fraud for his alleged role in a fraudulent mortgage loan modification and investment scam. [Read more…] about Former Florida Mortgage Broker Arrested in Alleged Mortgage Loan Modification and Investment Fraud Schemes
While ever-evolving technology makes investing more accessible to greater numbers of people, the informed investor knows that it can also bring significant risk. [Read more…] about OFR Advisory Focuses on Social Media, Online Trading and Investing
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds those with Money Transmitter Part II licenses with an expiration year of 2021, to complete the renewal process before April 30, 2021, to maintain their active license status. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Renew Your Money Transmitter License Today!
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today called on firms and other regulated entities to ensure that investor protection obligations are being met during recent price volatility in shares of certain publicly traded companies. [Read more…] about OFR Reminds Regulated Firms of Customer Obligations and Investors About Risks of Stock Price Volatility
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminded investors to be on the lookout for investment schemes pitched through the internet and social media, particularly those involving precious metals, cryptocurrencies, promissory notes and foreign exchange markets. [Read more…] about OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2021
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today celebrates National Consumer Protection Week, recognized February 28 – March 6, 2021. [Read more…] about OFR Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Claude Saint Jean was arrested on charges of organized fraud, investment fraud, and acting in the capacity of a securities dealer without registration. [Read more…] about Tampa Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Affinity Fraud Investment Schemes
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today celebrates America Saves Week, recognized February 22 – 26, 2021. [Read more…] about OFR Celebrates America Saves Week
