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Consumer Insights

Student loan borrowers: What happens if your SAVE plan is still in forbearance?

Dec 17, 2024

Are you curious about your student loans and need expert guidance? Get answers to your top questions from student loan expert, Celina Damian.

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DFPI Imposter Asking for Account Information to “Disburse Victim Funds”

Nov 18, 2024

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received information about scammers fraudulently claiming to be from the “Department of Financial Protection and Innovation”, using the email address [email protected].

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California DFPI Revokes Crypto Lender BlockFi’s Finance Lending License

Nov 7, 2024

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) today announced it has revoked crypto lender BlockFi Lending LLC’s California Financing Law (CFL) license.

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Get Free Tax Help with VITA webinar

Event Date: January 8, 2025 Location: Virtual

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Consumer Scam Stopper with Sen. Roger Niello (SD6) and Asm. Josh Hoover (AD7)

Event Date: January 16, 2025 Location: Citrus Heights City Council Chambers

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Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Event Date: January 23, 2025 Location: Simi Valley Senior Center

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