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

Don’t Fall Victim to Student Debt Relief Scams
Beware of debt relief companies promising to reduce student loan payments for a fee, as the services they offer are often available for free and seeking help from the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is crucial.
Consumer Alerts

Website CALFCB.COM is Fraudulently Posing as California-based, FDIC-regulated “First Credit Bank”
The DFPI has received information that the website CALFCB.COM claims to be associated with the bank “First Credit Bank”. This is a practice commonly called “spoofing” where an imposter creates a fake website claiming to be a legitimate entity.
Consumer Education
Information and resources to empower consumers to make smart financial decisions.
Student Loans
Crypto Assets
Debt Collection
Consumer Outreach, Brochures and Flyers
Educational Videos
Financial Education Resources
Upcoming DFPI Events
Bakersfield College 2023 MESA STEM & PRE-Health Conference
April 1, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Network with professionals in STEM and Health fields and explore these areas of education and careers. Participants will learn about opportunities in STEM or Pre-Health workshops, a resource fair, and keynote speakers.
Sacramento State University Career Fair
April 4, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Open to all majors, this event is an opportunity for students and alumni to meet with employers to learn about full-time jobs, part-time jobs and internship opportunities.
Senior Scam Stopper – Camarillo Public Library
April 6, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Join Assemblymember Steve Bennett and the CSLB, DFPI, and the DOI, to learn how to protect yourself from fraud relating to construction, telephone, insurance, and other topics.