The Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force maintains a wide list of resources and information dedicated to helping find and report suspected cases of financial fraud. 

What is the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force?

President Obama established the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force in November 2009 to hold accountable those who helped bring about the last financial crisis as well as those who would attempt to take advantage of the efforts at economic recovery.

The task force is improving efforts across the government and with state and local partners to investigate and prosecute significant financial crimes, ensure just and effective punishment for those who perpetrate financial crimes, recover proceeds for victims and address financial discrimination in the lending and financial markets.

With more than 20 federal agencies, 94 US Attorneys Offices and state and local partners, it’s the broadest coalition of law enforcement, investigatory and regulatory agencies ever assembled to combat fraud. 

Visit www.stopfraud.gov to learn how to protect yourself and to report fraudulent activities.

(Note: link is to third party site not controlled or monitor by Bank of Ann Arbor.)

Bank of Ann Arbor is helping to spread the word about an important way you can fight back against cancer. Enroll in the American Cancer Society’s new research study called the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). By joining CPS-3, you can help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer, which will ultimately save lives. 

Who can join the study?

The study is open to anyone who:

• Is willing to make a long-term commitment to the study, which involves completing periodic follow-up surveys at home

• Is between 30 and 65 years old 

• Has never been diagnosed with cancer (not including basal or squamous cell skin cancer)

How can you participate?

Enrollment is being held at locations across Ann Arbor beginning in late October. To view enrollment times and schedule your appointment, go to: www.cancer.org/annarborcps3. (Note this link is to an third party site; Bank of Ann Arbor does not control or monitor its content.)

As part of enrollment, you will be asked to:

• Read and sign an informed consent form

• Complete a comprehensive survey packet that asks for information on lifestyle, behavioral and other factors related to your health. 

• Have your waist circumference measured 

• Give a small blood sample (similar to a doctor’s visit – 7 teaspoons total). The blood sample will be drawn by a trained, certified phlebotomist.

Upon completion of these two steps, we will send periodic follow-up surveys to update your information and annual newsletters with study updates and results.