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DFPI is dedicated to protecting, educating and empowering California consumers. This is your gateway to important consumer information and financial education resources.

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Imposter Website is Fraudulently Posing as a California-licensed Deferred Deposit Originator as part of Advanced Fee Scam

The DFPI has received information about an advance fee scam. The imposter’s website is not associated with a California-licensed Deferred Deposit Originator “CCFI Funding, LLC, DBA, Cash Central, Insight Capital.”

How to File a Complaint with the DFPI

Filing a complaint with the DFPI helps in effectively addressing your financial grievances by facilitating communication with the relevant institution, and also assists in protecting other consumers by identifying patterns of misconduct, thus promoting fair business practices.

DFPI Charges Southern California-Based Precious Metals Dealer with More Than $60 Million Coin Fraud

DFPI, in partnership with the CFTC and the State of Hawaii, today filed a federal lawsuit against Red Rock Secured, a precious metals dealer, for perpetrating $60 million fraudulent scheme that targeted customers’ retirement savings.

California DFPI Announces Results from Review of the Supervision and Closure of Silicon Valley Bank

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) today released its Review of DFPI’s Oversight and Regulation of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).

California Financial Regulator Takes Possession of First Republic Bank

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced today that regulators have taken possession of First Republic Bank. 

DFPI Begins Accepting Applications for up to $200,000 in CalMoneySmart Grants

The DFPI announced today it is now accepting applications for the 2023 CalMoneySmart Grant Program, which will award a total of $2 million to nonprofits to provide free financial empowerment programs for people experiencing financial insecurity in California.

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How to File a Complaint with the DFPI

How to File a Complaint with the DFPI

Filing a complaint with the DFPI helps in effectively addressing your financial grievances by facilitating communication with the relevant institution, and also assists in protecting other consumers by identifying patterns of misconduct, thus promoting fair business practices.

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Upcoming DFPI Events

Walk & Roll Resource Fair – Long Beach

June 15, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come join the DFPI in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) to raise awareness for elder justice and dignity, and then visit the resource booths provided by government and nonprofit organizations.

OC Senior Day – Laguna Hills

June 16, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Join this free event for a light breakfast and lunch with presentations on memory care, Alzheimer’s, cell phone training, insurance, travel opportunities, fraud prevention, and various topics!

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Last updated: Apr 18, 2023 @ 3:53 pm