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Top 4 scams that target young adults
Jan 17, 2025
Young adults (ages 20-29) fall victim to more scams and fraud than any other age group.
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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 Joins $80 Million Enforcement Action Against Block, Inc., Cash App for BSA/AML Violations
Jan 16, 2025
The DFPI and 47 state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against Block, Inc., for violations of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws that safeguard the financial system from illicit use.
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