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

Introducing Our New Partner: Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation Joins CalMoneySmart to Empower Latinx Communities
¡Felicidades en el Mez Nacional de la Herencia Latina! In celebration of Latino Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), also known as National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation (FAHF)...
Consumer Alerts

Crypto Scam Entity “Bitscyber” Impersonating CA DFPI and Using Fraudulent “Ownership Certificate Of Funds” Document to Steal Money
DFPI has received information that an entity “BitsCyber”, possibly claiming to operate out of California, is offering the service of retrieving lost Cryptocurrency funds, claiming that it is the DFPI.
Upcoming DFPI Events
Senior Expo in Santa Barbara
October 4 2023 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Attend this free Senior Expo in Santa Barbara featuring flu shots, resources and presentations, health screenings, exhibits, music, food, and activities for seniors and their caregivers.
Senior Scam Stopper with Senator Wilk (SD 21)
October 5, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join the DFPI, the Contractor’s State License Board (CSLB), and Senator Wilk (SD 21) at this Senior Scam Stopper Seminar and Expo to learn about the latest home improvement scams, financial frauds & scams, and insurance scams.
Scam Alert Seminar with Asm. Jacqui Irwin (AD 42)
October 5, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Join this free seminar hosted by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, AARP, and the DFPI to learn how to protect yourself from the latest scams.