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The Department of Financial Institutions is dedicated to protecting Wisconsin citizens through financial regulation and education. They are committed to ensuring the safety and soundness of Wisconsin financial institutions, protecting the investing public, and enhancing the viability and accessibility of the state’s business record-keeping system.
General Department Contact Information
The Division of Banking which is a division of the Department of Financial Institutions is responsible for regulating state banks in the state of Wisconsin.
Use the following link to access current information on the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
http://www.wdfi.org/
Contact and Location Information
Department of Financial Institutions
345 W Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
Telephone: (608) 261-9555
TTY: (608) 266-8818 For hearing-impaired callers.
Fax: (608) 261-7200
Mailing address…
P O Box 8861
Madison, WI 53708-8861
(608) 264-7800
Fax: (608) 261-4334
Division of Banking
Division of Banking, 4th Floor
Michael Mach
PO Box 7876
Madison, WI 53707-7876
(608) 261-7578
Fax: (608) 267-6889
Complaints
Use the following link to access current information on how to file a complaint against a financial institution in the state of Wisconsin.
http://www.wdfi.org/contact_us/complaint.asp
Rules and Regulations
Use the attached link to access information on the rules and regulations the Department of Financial Institutions is responsible for enforcing on the entities it regulates.
http://www.wdfi.org/statutes/
Entities Regulated
The following entities are regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions
- Banking and Savings Institutions Regulation
- Mortgage Banking
- Licensed Financial Services
- Securities Regulation
- Credit Unions
Identity Theft
When it comes to identity theft, the old adage applies, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The following are useful tips and information for consumers to avoid identity theft:
- Be careful about giving out your personal information. Don’t give out any personal information over the phone unless you initiate the call;
- Pay attention to your billing cycles. If you don’t get your bills in the mail, be suspicious;
- Be cautious about where you leave your information. Think of your bills as cash, don’t leave them lying around;
- Guard your mail from theft. Be vigilant about checking your mail promptly after it has been delivered. Don’t let it pile up while you are away;
- Watch what you throw away. What may be garbage to you can be stolen treasure to an identity thief;
- Travel light. Don’t carry more checks or credit cards than you need. That will minimize the damage if your wallet is lost or stolen; and
- Check your credit report on a regular basis. Order a copy of your credit report from the three major credit reporting agencies at least once a year and make sure that the information they have is correct.
- The agencies are:
- Experian 1-800-397-3742
- Equifax 1-800-525-6285
- Trans Union 1-800-680-7289
If a consumer is a victim of Identity theft, he/she should:
- Contact creditors by phone and by certified mail;
- Stop payment on checks and close bank accounts;
- Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles and your local postal inspector;
- File a report with your local police department; and
- Call the FTC’s fraud hotline at 1-877-IDTHEFT.
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