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Protect your money.
Know your rights.
Do your own research.

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

April Consumer Connection

Protect Yourself from Imposter Scams
Three Steps to Managing and Getting Out of Debt
Strengthening the Legacy of César Chávez

Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) has advised the DFPI that their call center has received numerous calls from members and non-members indicating that they received fraudulent SMS text messages that purport to be from CCCU.

DFPI Reports Expanded Enforcement, Awareness Under CA Consumer Financial Protection Law

The DFPI today released its 2023 report outlining significant increases in investigations, public actions, and consumer outreach efforts under the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL).

Fraudulent Bank Website Scam

The DFPI has received information about a fraudulent website posing as Bank of the Sierra. The correct web address for Bank of the Sierra is https://www.bankofthesierra.com. The imposter represents itself to the public as “bksierra.org”.

DFPI Takes Action Against MOHELA to Protect California Student Loan Borrowers

MOHELA will pay penalties for failing to provide timely access to borrower data so the DFPI can reach borrowers whose deadline to qualify for debt relief is April 30.

Protect Yourself from Imposter Scams

Americans lost over $10 billion to scams last year. Imposter scams were identified as the most reported scams in 2023. Learn how to recognize the red flags and protect yourself from the most common types of imposter scams.

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Three Steps to Managing and Getting Out of Debt

Debt is money that is borrowed that must be repaid, usually with interest, over time. Some types of debt help you generate wealth, like buying a home with a mortgage, or future income, like student loans to pay for college education. Consumer debt, such as...

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Fraudulent Bank Website Scam

The DFPI has received information about a fraudulent website posing as Bank of the Sierra. The correct web address for Bank of the Sierra is https://www.bankofthesierra.com. The imposter represents itself to the public as “bksierra.org”.

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Upcoming DFPI Events

Operation Protect Veterans Workshop

May 14, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join AARP Sacramento, the DFPI, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network for a FREE Operation Protect Veterans Workshop. Learn ways to spot, prevent, and report scams. We will have fraud and scam resources for veterans and military families.

2024 “For the Health of It” Wellness Expo

May 15, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join this free Wellness Expo, a one-day event aimed at bringing health and wellness information and resources to the age 50 or better community. The DFPI will be hosting a resource table at this event to provide information on financial literacy and how to protect yourself from fraud and scams.

2nd Annual Job, Information, and Resource Fair

May 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join us for this exciting opportunity to connect with employers, gather valuable information, and access resources to enhance your career prospects. Meet with a wide range of employers from various industries including tech, healthcare, finance, and more.

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