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NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust, Detroit Public Television and PBS Books to produce “The COVID Effect: Restoring Financial Wellness” virtual event to livestream on TDCI’s Facebook page on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.

NASHVILLE – With the recent arrival of federal stimulus checks, some Tennessee consumers may use the funds to purchase new vehicles this spring. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous auto dealers and salespeople might seize the opportunity for financial deceit at consumers’ expense.

NASHVILLE — Spring is the season when homeowners launch the improvement and renovation projects that can add beauty to a home and improve its potential resale value in the long run. Unfortunately, scammers and fly-by-night contractors can create headaches for unsuspecting consumers.

NASHVILLE – With Tax Day (April 15) a month away, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy are sharing important information for consumers who might be waiting until the last minute to file their taxes.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division, other state regulators and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission recently filed a joint civil enforcement action against Metals.com, Tower Equity, Chase Metals, Barrick Capital and other associated parties. The defendants are accused of perpetrating a fraudulent precious metals investment scheme. The case is significant and is believed to involve approximately 1,600 investors and more than $185 million in customer funds.

NASHVILLE —When setting clocks forward one hour to mark the beginning of daylight saving time on Sunday, March 14 at 2 a.m. (CDT), Tennesseans should use the opportunity to check the batteries of their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure these important devices are functioning.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) has released its annual report highlighting its success during 2020 toward fulfilling its mission of protecting Tennesseans’ lives and property through fire prevention, education, codes enforcement, inspection and regulation. The SFMO is a division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI).

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) today ordered the immediate closure of Second Chance (Southern Care Group Home) located at 4680 Reggie Drive in Morristown, TN, because of the facility’s numerous violations of state building safety standards that contributed to its ongoing dangerous and defective condition.

NASHVILLE — As Tennesseans remember those affected by the tornadoes that touched down across Middle Tennessee one year ago this week (March 2-3, 2020), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) urges Tennesseans to evaluate their preparedness for future natural disasters by reviewing their homeowners insurance coverage and preparing an emergency go-bag.

NASHVILLE – March is recognized by credit and financial professionals as National Credit Education Month. To raise awareness in the Volunteer State about the importance of establishing and maintaining good credit, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards wants consumers to conduct a “credit check-up” to improve their financial knowledge and awareness.

NASHVILLE – The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of hard-working Tennesseans — from work to sporting events to vacation travel. For some Tennessee timeshare owners, the pandemic has caused them to rethink their purchase of a timeshare or at least explore their options when it comes to exiting their timeshare.

NASHVILLE – As part of America Saves Week 2021, (Monday, February 22 – Friday, February 26, 2021), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is encouraging Tennesseans to focus on the importance of emergency savings and saving automatically in an effort to better prepare Americans for the unexpected, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

NASHVILLE – As a record-setting winter storm grips most of the U.S. this week, freezing winter temperatures are forecasted for much of Tennessee and beyond. As temperatures drop, the greater the risk to lives and property.

NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) reminds consumers that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) starting February 15, 2021 and continuing through May 15, 2021 so that consumers may apply and enroll for healthcare coverage for the 2021 calendar year.