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The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Walter Ozell Weatherington was arrested and charged with grand theft and organized fraud for his alleged role in orchestrating an advance fee for loan scam. [Read more…] about Hillsborough Man Arrested in Alleged Advance Fee for Loan Scam
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Richard Vincent Leli was arrested and extradited from New York to face charges of securities fraud and communications fraud. [Read more…] about Former Naples Man Extradited from New York to Face Investment Fraud Charges
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Konstantinos Konstantinou voluntarily surrendered to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on an arrest warrant for his role in an investment fraud scheme. [Read more…] about Former Naples Man Charged with Defrauding Elderly Couple
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) announced that James Harold Hosner was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a promissory note scheme targeting an elderly victim. [Read more…] about Palm Harbor Man Sentenced in Promissory Note Scheme
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds Money Transmitter Part II licensees they now have until June 1, 2020, to renew their licenses. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Money Transmitter License Renewals
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today issued an emergency order to allow additional time before a first payment is due on an automobile loan. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: OFR Temporarily Expands Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Initial Payment Rule
On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law. [Read more…] about Small Business Relief Available Through The CARES Act
As financial services organizations establish remote workplaces due to COVID-19, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is sharing information on cybersecurity tips for the security of information technology systems. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Cybersecurity Tips
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today issued an emergency order to extend certain filing deadlines, occurring in March and April 2020. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: OFR Extends Certain Filing Deadlines
CFO Patronis and Commissioner Weigel want Floridians to know that scammers are preying on Floridians’ fears surrounding COVID-19, taking advantage of unsuspecting victims while emotions are high and there is a sense of urgency surrounding this public health crisis. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: Beware of Coronavirus Scams
