DFPI

Senior Scam Stopper with Asm. Jim Patterson (AD8)
2023-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 735 Third Street, 735 3rd Street, Clovis, CA, 93612, United States
Assemblymember Jim Patterson (AD8) hosts a Senior Scam Stopper in Clovis, CA. Join the CSLB, CDI, and the DFPI and learn how you can protect yourself from frauds and scams.
Download this event’s flyer (PDF)
735 3rd Street
Clovis, CA 93612

Senior Scam Stopper with Asm. Avelino Valencia (AD68)
2023-12-09 09:30 - 13:00 | Southwest Senior Center, 2201 W. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana, CA, 92704, United States
Join this Senior Scam Stopper seminar hosted in partnership with Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (AD68) and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) to learn how to protect yourself from fraud and scams. Other speakers include the CA Dept. of Financial Protection and Innovation and the CA Dept. of Insurance.
Southwest Senior Center
2201 W. McFadden Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Holiday Shopping Scams Presentation at Stanford Settlement Community Center
2023-12-13 10:00 - 11:30 | CA
During this holiday season, it’s crucial to make informed shopping decisions while also protecting yourself from scams, fraud, and deceptive businesses. Join this FREE in-person presentation at the Stanford Settlement Community Center to learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud during this holiday season.
Stanford Settlement Community Center
450 W El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95833

Senior Scam Stopper with Asm. Josh Hoover (AD7)
2023-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA, 95621, United States
Join this Senior Scam Stopper seminar hosted in partnership with Assemblymember Josh Hoover (AD7) and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) to learn how to protect yourself from fraud and scams. Other speakers include the CA Dept. of Financial Protection and Innovation and the CA Dept. of Insurance.
Sylvan Oaks Library
6700 Auburn Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA 95621

Senior Scam Stopper with Asm. Bill Essayli (AD63)
2023-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Join this Senior Scam Stopper seminar hosted in partnership with Assemblyman Bill Essayli (AD63) and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) to learn how to protect yourself from fraud and scams. Other speakers include the CA Dept. of Financial Protection and Innovation and the CA Dept. of Insurance.
4140 Temescal Canyon Rd.
Suite 107
Corona, CA 92883

End of Year Financial Decisions Webinar
2023-12-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan and take control of your financial future. Join this free webinar for to learn about all the potential “End of Year Financial Decisions” – guiding you through crucial strategies and choices you can make to positively impact on your financial well-being for the next year and beyond.
Topics will include:
– Tax planning, benefits, and strategies
– Investment and portfolio review
– Retirement planning
– Debt management and budgeting for next year
– Charitable giving/donations
– Estate planning
– Live Q&A session
Register for this free event: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rE3XlF99TcGu9y-EChKGJw

Starting a Successful Budget for 2024 webinar
2024-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Being financially successful in 2024 involves careful planning, setting realistic goals, and consistent tracking of your income and expenses. In this FREE webinar, we’ll review these topics and more to help you develop a successful budget for the new year. Topics of this webinar will include:
– Developing Your Financial Goals
– Calculating Your Income and Expenses
– Track Your Spending
– Building an Emergency Fund
– Strategies for Debt Repayment
– Savings, Investments, and Charitable giving
Watch this webinar: https://youtu.be/2fixPAdPUkY?si=AXYGjMsAdKw25sW4
Everyone who registers will receive a link to the webinar recording and a copy of the slides.

State of California African American Economy Summit
2024-01-24 - 2024-01-25 | Westin LA Airport Hotel, 5400 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90045, United States
Hosted by the California African American Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization that drives economic impact for African American businesses across California. The Summit will be held at The Westin Los Angeles Airport hotel in Los Angeles and will feature California Governor Gavin Newson as a guest speaker. The DFPI will be staffing a resource table at this event.

The Westin LA Airport Hotel
5400 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Department of Labor Off-Base Transition Training Employment Workshops
2024-01-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Security & Firearms Training Academy, 3355 Myrtle Ave., #200, North Highlands, CA, 95660, United States
Register and join these FREE in-person Department of Labor Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) workshops for veterans, veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses. On January 25, will be three workshops covering interview skills, salary negotiations, and federal hiring. You can register to attend one or more workshops. The DFPI will be hosting a resource table at these workshops for attendees to learn about the state-hiring process, career opportunities, and more. Register and get more information at: www.signupgenius.com/go/OBTTSacramento#
Location:
Security & Firearms Training Academy (SAFTA)
3355 Myrtle Ave
#200
North Highlands, CA 95660

Senior Scam Stopper with Asm. Steve Bennett (AD38)
2024-01-26 10:00 - 11:30 | South Oxnard Senior Center, 200 E Bard Rd, Oxnard, CA, 93033, United States
Assemblyman Steve Bennet (AD38) and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) invite you to attend a Senior Scam Stopper seminar. Panelists include representatives from the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), the California Department of Insurance (CDI), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The DFPI Outreach will be part of the Senior Scam Stopper panel of speakers, to provide presentation on financial frauds and scam prevention, along with distributing educational materials.
Download the flyer for this event
South Oxnard Senior Center
200 E Bard Rd
Oxnard, CA 93033

Public Service & Social Impact Career Fair
2024-01-31 11:00 - 14:00 | University of California Irvine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697, United States
Join this in-person Career Fair at the UC Irvine campus to discover Public Service & Social Impact employment opportunities! This niche fair will be held at a limited capacity to provide our partners with an intimate opportunity to engage with UC Irvine student populations.
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697

VITA Kick Off Event - United Way of Central Eastern CA
2024-01-31 14:00 - 18:00 | Mercado Latino, 2105 Edison Hwy, Bakersfield, CA, 93305, United States
During this event, Kern County residents will be able to get their taxes completed for FREE, while enjoying free other resources from different community agencies. The DFPI will be there to provide residents with resources and information on how to make sound financial decisions and to protect themselves from frauds and scams.
Mercado Latino
2105 Edison Hwy
Bakersfield, CA, 93305

Community Health & Resource Fair
2024-02-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Earvin “Magic” Johnson Recreational Area, 905 East El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90059, United States
The DFPI will be hosting a resource table and distributing educational materials at the Community Health & Resource Fair hosted by California Connect. There will be other government, non profit, and community organizations distributing resource materials, free health screening, vaccinations, and free eyeglasses.
Magic Johnson Recreation Community Center
905 East El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90059

NorCal Public Interest and Public Sector (PIPS) Day
2024-02-02 08:00 - 2024-02-03 17:00 | Virtual
Northern California Public Interest and Public Sector (PIPS) Day 2024 is an all-virtual online career fair from February 2-3, 2024, on Flo Recruit.
This event provides students a unique opportunity to meet and interview with 100+ public interest and public sector legal organizations. It is an annual event sponsored by the Consortium of Northern California Law School Career Offices. The event consists of two main components:

Table Talk (Friday, Feb. 2 | 1 PM – 3 PM PST): This networking event provides students with an opportunity to informally meet and talk to employers about their organization’s work and possible jobs.
Formal Interviews (Saturday, Feb. 3 | 9 AM – 4:40 PM PST): Formal, pre-screened interviews will be conducted all day for summer positions (as well as permanent positions for graduating students).

VITA Kick Off - Sacramento Region
2024-02-03 09:00 - 13:00 | United Way California Capital Region, 10389 Old Placerville Rd, Sacramento, CA, 95827, United States
Super Saturday Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), also known as Free Tax Prep, kick- off event on Saturday, February 3rd, between 9 am and 1 pm at United Way California Capital Region (10389 Old Placerville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827).

Aging Well in Our Community
2024-02-03 10:00 - 13:00 | St. Paul Baptist Church, 1777 Statnam Blvd., Oxnard, CA, 93033, United States
Learn about Fall Prevention, Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice, Master Plan for Aging and more. The DFPI will be hosting a resource table with information about How to Protect Yourself from financial fraud and scams.
St. Paul Baptist Church
1777 Statnam Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93033

Bakersfield College Financial Aid Fest Resource Fair 2024
2024-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, CA, 93305, United States
Join us Wednesday, February 7, 10 a.m. on the CSS Lawn at Bakersfield College’s Panorama Campus for in-person help, information, and assistance. Bakersfield College’s Departments and Community Partners will be available to share information about their programs and services to help you succeed at Bakersfield College. The resource fair will offer music, food and a chance to connect with experts. Along with information on personalized support, explore funding options, boost on financial literacy, how to complete FAFSA applications, and network with campus resources for employment opportunities and additional support for students. The DFPI will be hosting a resource table providing information and resources regarding student loans.
Bakersfield College Panorama Campus (Main)
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305

How to Build Generational Wealth webinar
2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Building generational wealth involves making strategic financial decisions over time to accumulate assets and resources that can be passed down to future generations. Here are a few key topics that will be discussed in this free webinar:
– Financial education
– Budgeting and savings
– Paying off debt
– Investing
– Entrepreneurship
– Retirement
– Estate planning
– And more!
Register for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D59ObVNrQZ6ktWJMcJZE_w
Everyone who registers for this webinar will receive a link to the recording as well as a copy of the slides.

Hawthorne Community Services Dance & Fair
2024-02-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Hawthorne Memorial Center, 3901 W. El Segundo, Hawthorne, CA, 90250, United States
The Office of L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, the City of Hawthorne Mayor ProTem, and City Manager are hosting a Senior Dance and Resource Fair on Valentines Day from 1pm to 4pm. The DFPI will also be hosting a resource table, distributing educational materials, and answering your questions about financial fraud and scam prevention at this free event.
Hawthorne Memorial Center
3901 W. El Segundo
Hawthorne 90250

Senior Scam Stopper with Asm. Chris Holden (AD41)
2024-02-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Joslyn Senior Center, 660 N Mountain Ave, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Assemblyman Chris Holden (AD41) and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) invite you to attend a Senior Scam Stopper seminar. Panelists include representatives from the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and the Bureau of Household Goods and Services.
The DFPI Outreach team will be part of the Senior Scam Stopper panel of speakers to provide presentation on financial frauds and scam prevention, along with distributing educational materials.
Joslyn Senior Center
660 N Mountain Ave
Claremont, CA 91711

First Time Homebuyer Fair
2024-02-17 10:00 - 12:30 | The Vision Community Church, 2536 W. Woodland Drive, Anaheim, CA, 92801, United States
Join the First Time Homebuyer Fair, hosted by the Shalom Center in Orange County, California. This fair provides consumers information about first-time home purchase programs and local down payment assistance programs from various lenders, realtors, non profit organizations. The DFPI will also be in attendance to share information and resources on how consumers can protect themselves from fraud and scams.
The Vision Community Church
2536 W. Woodland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92801

Homeowner & Renter Help Workshop with Senator Tom Umberg (SD34)
2024-02-21 15:00 - 19:00 | Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, 1100 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA, 92701, United States
Homeownership OC is hosting a Homeowner & Renter Help Workshop in collaboration with California State Senator Tom Umberg (SD34). Join local HUD Housing Counseling nonprofits and get free help to avoid foreclosure, apply mortgage relief and get rental help! The DFPI will provide a brief presentation and distribute educational materials.
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
1100 E. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Happy Heart Resource Fair
2024-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Palm Vista Senior Living, 3850 W. Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale, CA, 93551, United States
The Palm Vista Senior Living Center will be hosting their Happy Heart Resource Fair. At this event, the DFPI will be presenting on the topic of Protecting Yourself from Fraud and hosting a resource table.
Palm Vista Senior Living
3850 W. Rancho Vista Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93551

FAFSA & Student Loans Webinar
2024-02-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
This expert-led webinar will teach students how to navigate the world of financial aid and provide information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and College Scholarship Service Profile, and more!
Register for this free webinar: bit.ly/FAFSAandLoans

Elder Fraud Prevention Virtual Class
2024-02-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Valley Caregiver Resource Center (www.valleycrc.org) is hosting a virtual class on Elder Fraud on February 27, 2024. Guest speakers include Senior Medicare Patrol and the Department of Financial Protection & Innovation (DFPI). Topics of discussion will include Medicare fraud, phone scams, ID theft, cyber/internet scams and more. To register and for more information: (559) 224-9154 or (800) 541-8614.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rde-grD4rHNT7E7IygLZLS0xzyiPMISQG

Senior Resources Event with Asm. Chris Ward (AD78)
2024-02-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Assemblyman Christopher Ward (AD 78) hosts a virtual Senior Resources Event on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Guest speakers include Sally Westlake from the CA Department of Financial Protection & Innovation (DFPI) and Nicole Jones from the State Controller’s Office. Please call (619) 280-7801 to register.

Download the event flyer (PDF)

Ivanhoe Community Seniors Event
2024-02-29 10:00 - 14:00 | CA
Join Ivanhoe community members for a resource fair at the Ivanhoe Memorial Hall on February 29, 2024, from 10 am – 2 pm. Health Care Screenings, Seniors Food Box Program, Financial Scam Prevention, Informative Booths will be available for free. The DFPI will be hosting a presentation on protecting yourself from financial fraud and scams. Download the event flyer (PDF).
Ivanhoe Memorial Hall
33209 Hawthorne Rd.
Ivanhoe, CA 93235

19th Annual Farmworker Appreciation Day & Resource Fair
2024-03-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Gonzalez Hall & Promotions, 1417 3rd Street, Mendota, CA, 93640, United States
In appreciation for their hard work and contributions to the farmlands of California, Proteus, Inc. is honoring Farmworkers at their 19th Annual Farmworker Appreciation Day & Resource Fair. The DFPI will be there to provide information of financial literacy and how you can protect yourself from financial fraud and scams.
Gonzalez Hall & Promotions
1417 3rd Street
Mendota, CA 93640

Celebrating the Caregiver Conference
2024-03-02 08:00 - 14:00 | Peoples Church, 7172 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93720, United States
Join us for a heartwarming event at Peoples Church as we honor and appreciate the unsung heroes of our community – the caregivers. This in-person gathering is a special opportunity to come together and recognize the incredible dedication and selflessness of those who provide care to others.
Throughout the day, we will have inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, and interactive activities that will uplift and empower caregivers. It’s a chance to connect with fellow caregivers, share stories, and learn valuable tools and resources to enhance your caregiving journey. The DFPI will be hosting a resource table with information on how you can protect yourself from fraud and scams.
Peoples Church
7172 North Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720

Managing and Getting Out of Debt webinar
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Getting out of and learning how to manage debt is a critical financial skill and the first step in creating wealth. In this free financial education webinar, topics that will be discussed include:
– Creating and maintaining a budget
– Strategies to paying down debt
– Negotiating debts and interest rates
– Debt consolidation and bankruptcies
– Building an emergency fund
– Developing health spending habits
– And more!
Register for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FqQlmiP7SCGJj_Igu0KFnQ
Everyone who registers for this webinar will be emailed a link to the recording and a copy of the slides.
