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Your top student loan questions answered: What do I need to know about recent changes to the SAVE, IDR, and PSLF programs?

Learn how a recent federal court action affects student loan borrowers enrolled the Saving on a Valuable Education, Income-Driven Repayment, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.

DFPI Announces Enforcement Actions Against Student Loan Debt Relief Companies, Secures Consumer Refunds and Penalties

The DFPI announced it has taken enforcement actions against three companies to prevent them from unlawfully charging fees for student loan debt relief services to California consumers before any actual work has been performed.

Court Upholds Daily Transaction Limit for Crypto Kiosks

The DFPI announced today that the Superior Court for Los Angeles County has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law’s landmark consumer protections for users of crypto asset kiosks, commonly known as “Bitcoin ATMs.”

Asset Recovery Scam Involving Unauthorized Use of DFPI Logo

The DFPI has received information about asset recovery scams using the DFPI logo and fraudulently claiming to be from the Department’s “Global Anti-Scam Unit” and the “DFPI Global Fraud Unit,” neither of which exist.

Fintech banking apps – what you need to know

These days, it’s common for financial technology companies to partner with banks to provide mobile banking services. Before signing up for a banking app, do your research to ensure your money is safe.

Patelco Credit Union Cyberattack – UPDATE

On August 20, Patelco Credit Union notified its members that confidential information may have been exposed due to a ransomware attack on June 29, 2024, attack. The DFPI recommends that Patelco members consider measures to help protect against misuse of personal data…

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Your top student loan questions answered: What do I need to know about recent changes to the SAVE, IDR, and PSLF programs?

Are you curious about your student loans and need expert guidance? Submit your questions to our Student Loan Ombudsperson, Celina Damian. She responds to all student loan borrower inquiries, answering some of them here. Visit our Back on Track page to...

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Asset Recovery Scam Involving Unauthorized Use of DFPI Logo

The DFPI has received information about asset recovery scams using the DFPI logo and fraudulently claiming to be from the Department’s “Global Anti-Scam Unit” and the “DFPI Global Fraud Unit,” neither of which exist.

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Upcoming DFPI Events

Marin Senior Resource Fair

September 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join the thirty-sixth annual Marin Senior Fair with over 140 Exhibit Booths presenting valuable information and resources for seniors and those caring for seniors. The Fair will feature Food, Live Music and Dancing, along with costumes and booth decorations.

Senior Scam Stopper w/Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris (AD73)

September 19, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join this free in-person event, hosted by Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris (AD73) to learn how to protect yourself from fraud. The DFPI will be presenting on how you can protecting yourself from financial fraud and scams.

Protect Yourself from Fraud Presentation – Santa Clara

September 19, 2024 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Join this free in-person event to learn how to protect yourself from fraud and discuss topics relating to identity theft, email/texting scams, mail fraud, credit monitoring, and more.

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