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Commissioner Downing Seeks to Assist Lear Capital Investors

csimt March 21, 2022 2022, Press Release, Securities

Commissioner Troy Downing is seeking to identify Montanans who invested in precious metals and coins purchased from Lear Capital, Inc. CSI recently contacted 165 known investors in the state, encouraging …

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2021 CSI Annual Report

csimt March 17, 2022 Insurance, Press Release, Securities

State Auditor Celebrates Restitution to Victims of Metals.com

csimt March 3, 2022 2022, CSI SAS, In the News, Securities

State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing spoke to KGVO News on Wednesday about a settlement to Montana victims of the Metals.com scam that defrauded millions of dollars from victims …

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MT Commissioner of Securities & Insurance approves Metals.com restitution payments

csimt March 2, 2022 2022, CSI SAS, In the News, Securities

MT Commissioner of Securities & Insurance approves Metals.com restitution payments (krtv.com) By: MTN News Posted at 11:22 AM, Mar 02, 2022 HELENA — The Office of the Montana State Auditor. Commissioner of …

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Commissioner Downing Approves Restitution to Victims of Metals.com Scam

csimt March 1, 2022 2022, Press Release, Securities

Helena, Mont.- Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing approved over $340,000 in restitution payments to victims of Metals.com. The victims, ranging in age from 60 to 77, received payments of …

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Downing raises alarm on cybersecurity

csimt March 1, 2022 2022, CSI SAS, In the News, Insurance, Securities

Downing raises alarm on cybersecurity | Western News (thewesternnews.com) By DERRICK PERKINS Editor | March 1, 2022 7:00 AM The state commissioner of securities and insurance last week warned business owners to prepare …

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Commissioner Troy Downing Warns of Romance Scams

csimt February 14, 2022 2022, Press Release, Securities

Helena, Mont. – On Valentine’s Day, Commissioner Troy Downing released the latest episode of the “CSI Insider Podcast” discussing romance scams. Joined by Deputy Securities Commissioner Lynne Egan, the podcast …

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PSA Metals.com Scheme

csimt February 1, 2022 2022, Public Service Announcement, Securities

Our agency has settled a nationwide scheme perpetrated by Metals.com affecting several Montanans ─ who collectively invested more than $2.9 million in precious metals. Our investigation alleged Metals.com advised potential …

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Commissioner Troy Downing Announces Restitution for Metals.com Victims

csimt January 19, 2022 2022, Press Release, Securities

Victims Can Immediately Apply for Recovery from State Securities Restitution Assistance Fund Helena, Mont.- A nationwide scheme that affected 15 Montanans ─ who collectively invested more than $2.9 million in precious …

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Despite amnesty period, unregistered MLMs still operate in Montana

csimt January 18, 2022 2022, CSI SAS, In the News, Securities

Despite amnesty period, unregistered MLMs still operate in Montana (ktvh.com) By: Marian Davidson Posted at 5:27 PM, Jan 14, 2022 and last updated 7:05 PM, Jan 14, 2022 HELENA — Multi-level marketing is …

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