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Protect your money.
Know your rights.
Do your own research.

DFPI is committed to helping you stay informed and make smart financial choices.

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Student Loans

Loan options, consolidation and the Student Loan Bill of Rights.

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Crypto

FAQs, Scam Tracker, alerts and filing a complaint.

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Managing Debt

Know your rights, debt collection laws and more.

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Investing

Tips for online investors, checking brokers and identifying fraud.

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Consumer Insights

Protect yourself from AI scams

Oct 28, 2025

Follow these tips to help recognize the red flags of artificial intelligence scams and protect your money.

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Alerts

Imposter Posing as DFPI in Email Phishing Scam

Sep 25, 2025

Consumers and licensees should be extremely cautious when responding to unsolicited emails – especially if the sender requests payments or sensitive personal information. 

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DFPI Cracks Down on Cash to Crypto Kiosk Operators

Oct 30, 2025

DFPI today announced that it has taken action against multiple crypto kiosk operators, including Nevada-based LSGT Services, LLC (Coinhub), which must pay a total of $675,000.

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Do Your Own Research – Start With DFPI

Protect your money. Know your rights. Do your own research.

At the DFPI, we believe the more information you have, the more empowered you can be. We work hard to provide Californians with financial education, fraud and scam alerts, resources, and tools to help them make smart financial choices.

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Upcoming DFPI Events

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Protect Yourself from Fraud webinar w/Asm. Gail Pellerin (AD28)

Event Date: November 5 Location: Virtual

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Student Loan Updates: What You Need to Know webinar

Event Date: November 6 Location: Virtual

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Senior Scam Stopper w/Asm. Tri Ta (AD70)

Event Date: November 7 Location: Garden Grove Community Meeting Center

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