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Consumer Alerts 2018

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW)

March 4, 2018
Here at the DBO, we are committed to helping Californians understand their consumer rights and make well-informed financial decisions. The DBO will join other government agencies and organizations to promote consumer education…

February 26 – March 3 is America Saves Week

February 26, 2018
America Saves Week is a national event that encourages consumers to save more and take initiatives to improve their saving habits. This campaign seeks to motivate, encourage, and support households to save money…

Phony Nigerian Bank Website (01/09/2018)

January 9, 2018
The DBO has been notified of a fraudulent banking website registered in Nigeria, with the address bluegateindustrialbank.com and company names BlueGate Industrial Bank USA N.A. and Blue Gate Industrial Bank.