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Your search found 1048 hits- Wanted: The Bandit in Your MailboxSolicitations are among the 180 billion pieces of mail the U.S. Postal Service delivers each year. While most are for legitimate products, services and charities, others definitely are not. They’re the scams, sent by bandits to capitalize on your financial needs, naivete, optimism—or everyone’s fantasy of hitting the jackpot. How can you tell the difference […]
- Referral and Alternative Dispute Resolution SourcesREFERRAL AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SOURCES AMERICAN ARBITRATION PROGRAM 810 Richards Street, Suite 641 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 531-0541 The American Arbitration Program provides dispute resolution services including arbitration and mediation. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 1132 Bishop Street, 15th Floor Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 536-6956 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) provides information about Hawaii businesses, particularly whether or […]
- Tips for SeniorsThe senior population is often a target for scams or high pressure sales tactics, mainly because senior citizens are generally more trusting and worried about their financial futures. You may be subjected to the tactics or requests listed below. Please be aware that these are only a sample of the types of situations you may […]
- Help for Hawaii Homeowners Who Underwent Foreclosure During 2009-2010 From the Federal Independent Foreclosure Review ProgramIf you lost your primary residence through foreclosure in 2009 or 2010, you may be eligible for compensation or other relief under a Federal program known as the “Independent Foreclosure Review”. As a part of a consent order with federal banking regulators in April 2011, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), the […]
- American University of HawaiiAmerican University of Hawaii Trial of the state’s claims against Hassan Safavi personally and the state’s motion to have him held in contempt have been completed and a decision has been entered in favor of the state on both. (PDF) Permanent Injunction and Final Judgment Against Defendant Hassan H. Safavi (PDF) Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion […]
- State of Hawaii Files First Lawsuit Relating to Faulty Takata AirbagsDEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR STEPHEN H. LEVINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2016 State of Hawaii Files First Lawsuit Relating to Faulty Takata Airbags HONOLULU – The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affair’s Office […]
- BEWARE OF ONLINE ROMANCE SCAMSMillions of people use online dating apps or social networking sites to meet someone. But instead of finding love, many encounter a scammer trying to steal their money. The scammers create fake profiles on dating sites and apps or contact their targets through popular social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, or Google Hangouts. The scammers […]
- ARGOSY UNIVERSITY STATUS INFORMATIONUpdated on 7/12/2019 APPLYING FOR CLOSED SCHOOL LOAN DISCHARGE: If you have a federal student loan and are unable to transfer your credits to a comparable program at another school, here is information on applying for closed school loan discharge: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/about/announcements/closed-school#loan-discharge Do I have the option for a closed school loan discharge? Yes, you may […]
- RELEASE: Banking and Financial Resources Available During COVID-19DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR IRIS K. IKEDA COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2020 Banking and Financial Resources Available During COVID-19 Honolulu – The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Division of Financial Institutions encourages the […]
- RELEASE: Live Well Financial, Inc. Ceases Operations, Banking Commissioner Provides GuidanceDEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR IRIS K. IKEDA COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2019 Live Well Financial, Inc. Ceases Operations, Banking Commissioner Provides Guidance Honolulu – The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Division of Financial Institutions […]