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Fraud and identity theft can occur at any age, and in fact, the Federal Trade Commission reports that identity theft victims under 30 account for 27 percent of all cases, compared to 19 percent for those 60 or older. In the age of technology and social media, young people need to be mindful of red flags and fraud traps. In this podcast, Amira Thomas of the District's Summer Youth Employment Program, interviews Steve Perry, DISB's Associate Commissioner of Enforcement and Investigations on what young people should know about preventing identity theft and financial fraud. Transcript available here
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Just like your annual health check-ups, it's important to evaluate your insurance policies. Do you have enough life insurance? Is your homeowner's policy up-to-date? Do you have a home inventory for insurance purposes? In this podcast, Arthur Slade, insurance operations specialist at DISB, tackles these questions and shares other helpful reminders about insurance. Transcript available here
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HMOs, PPOs, referrals and specialists - how much do you know about your health insurance? In this podcast, "Health Insurance Explained" a health insurance expert from our department, Carolyn King, breaks down the industry jargon and helps you become better informed about your health insurance. Transcript available here
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The frequent flooding in the D.C. neighborhoods Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park has prompted questions about what's covered under a homeowners policy versus flood insurance. In this podcast, DISB talks with insurance experts from the department, Tom Glassic and Lee Backus, about the differences in the two insurances. Transcript available here
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The District's Foreclosure Mediation Program has helped many residents avoid foreclosure. In this podcast, DISB talks to Ben Arnold, administrator of D.C.'s Foreclosure Mediation Program, about the mediation process and what outcomes can be reached between homeowners and lenders. Since the program's inception, 89 percent of local mediations have resulted in an outcome other than foreclosure. Transcript available here
