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Imposter Using Fake DFPI Form to Collect Information and Payment
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has been notified that an entity is using an unofficial form, designed to appear as a legitimate escrow form, to pose as the DFPI to collect an individual’s information and payment.
November 2021 Monthly Bulletin
- Clothilde “Cloey” Hewlett Appointed As New DFPI Commissioner
- NMLS Licensees Advised to Renew by Nov. 30
- New DFPI Consumer Financial Protection Division Webpage
September 2021 Monthly Summary of Financial Institution Pending Applications
Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation has issued the following consumer alerts for companies that may be engaging in unlicensed activity and/or falsely advertising cryptocurrency products and services. Please exercise extreme caution before engaging with any solicitation offering investment or financial services related to cryptocurrency.
October 2021 Monthly Bulletin
- Governor Signs Consumer Financial Protection Legislation
- DFPI to Host Free Veterans Day Resource Webinar
DFPI Report Shows Changes in Consumer Lending, Decrease in PACE Program
The 2020 annual report for the California Financing Law released today shows a change in consumer behavior likely impacted by a number of factors, including the global COVID-19 pandemic.
DFPI Sanctions Debt Collector in First Action Under the California Consumer Financial Protection Law
The DFPI today issued its first enforcement action against a debt collector and debt buyer.
DFPI Awards Nearly $2 Million in Grants for Financial Education and Empowerment Programs
The DFPI today announced the award of nearly $2 million in CalMoneySmart grants to nonprofit organizations throughout California.
DFPI Moves to Protect California Homeowners with Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Mortgage Servicers
With homeowners facing the possibility of foreclosure, state financial regulator launches review of mortgage servicers while educating consumers on their options.
State Financial Regulator Moves Forward to License California Debt Collectors
Debt collectors, debt buyers, and debt collection attorneys operating in the state may now submit their license applications online at the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS).
Imposter Using Fake DFPI Form to Collect Information and Payment
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has been notified that an entity is using an unofficial form, designed to appear as a legitimate escrow form, to pose as the DFPI to collect an individual’s information and payment.
M-Financial Group is Fraudulently Posing as a California-licensed lender
The DFPI has received information that the company M-Financial Group, LLC is fraudulently marketing itself as a finance lender in California.
Website skysphere.org is Fraudulently Posing as a California-licensed Investment Adviser
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received information that the website skysphere.org is fraudulently marketing itself as a licensed Investment Adviser.
DFPI imposter appears to be engaged in fraud against California consumers
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) received a complaint from a California resident who received an email, purportedly from the DFPI, under the name “Christopher S. Shultz, Financial Services.”
Mirman & Klein Lending Center Fraudulently Posing as California Loan Company Targeting Bad Credit Borrowers
The DFPI has received information that Mirman & Klein Lending Center is marketing itself as a national consumer and commercial lender without authorization from the Department.
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