Connecticut Department of Banking

05/15/2026

We are pleased to offer a program with Ellafi Federal Credit Union on avoiding fraud and common banking scams on May 28th at the Meriden Library. Check out their flyer and register for this informative event!

Scammers are getting more sophisticated, and seniors are often a top target. If you’re a caregiver or have a loved one you want to protect, this event is for you too.

Join us for our free Protect Yourself from Financial Fraud Event to learn how to recognize common scams and safeguard yourself and your family.

May 28 | 12:30 – 2:00 PM | Meriden Library

✔️ Learn the warning signs
✔️ Get practical tips to stay protected
✔️ Hear from a Department of Banking expert

Space is limited. RSVP today: https://www.ellafifcu.org/fraud-event

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

05/14/2026

The DOB team that included our outreach coordinators and the Student Loan Ombudsperson recently shared important resources and spoke with dozens of students at the Reality Fair at Stamford High School.

05/14/2026

The DOB was happy to join State Rep. Bill Pizzuto this past week for a Financial Fraud Bingo program in Middlebury!

04/28/2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made it easier for scammers to pretend to be someone they're not. Learn to spot these scams!

If a celebrity shows up in your feed hyping an investment…pause. AI deepfake scams are all over social media – and they look real. Know the warning signs ➡️ https://www.nasaa.org/78175/informed-investor-advisory-impersonation-scams/?qoid=investor-advisories

04/14/2026

During Financial Literacy Month, the DOB has joined forces with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection to share financial wellness tips to help consumers and investors. https://portal.ct.gov/dob/newsroom/2026/financial-literacy-month---dob-and-dcp-release

04/13/2026

Slow down, verify, and don’t follow instructions from anyone telling you to use a Bitcoin ATM.

Deleting unexpected messages and reporting them helps protect your community. Learn more from our investor alert: https://www.nasaa.org/76541/informed-investor-advisory-bitcoin-atms/

03/13/2026

Worried about losing money to financial fraud? You’re not alone.

New FINRA Foundation research finds that 29% of adults worry about losing money to financial fraud and 50% are concerned their family and friends will be victimized.

🚩 Learn how to turn concern into action and protect yourself from investment fraud: https://bit.ly/4lptHZL

03/10/2026

If you get a call saying “you’ve won a prize,” you might be thinking, why not claim it? Unfortunately, it’s likely a scam to steal your money — especially if it’s for a contest you didn’t enter. So how can you spot and avoid a prize scam?

03/09/2026

Sharing an opportunity to help recognize Connecticut Saves Week in April and to earn a $50 gift card for your participation.

03/06/2026

There is a text scam targeting Connecticut residents which appears to be from the DMV. Check out their post and remember that a government agency will never send a payment demand by text.

Please be aware that scam text messages about unresolved traffic citations are currently circulating. These messages are fraudulent. We do not notify residents via text regarding the status of unpaid violations. If you receive such a message, please ignore and delete it.