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Advisory to Small Businesses: Speak Up About Merchant Cash Advances - DFPI
Published: Apr 14, 2025
The DFPI wants to hear from small businesses that may have fallen prey to unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices in connection with a financial product known as a merchant cash advance (MCA). 
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Fraudulent Use of WhatsApp Number Claiming to Represent Wealthmark Advisory Group, LLC - DFPI
Published: Apr 11, 2025
The DFPI has received information that the WhatsApp number (609) 381-7323 is being used fraudulently to pose as a licensed investment adviser.
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Website www.mainspringcapitalltd.com is Fraudulently Posing as a California-licensed Investment Adviser - DFPI
Published: Feb 03, 2025
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received information that the website mainspringcapitalltd.com is fraudulently marketing itself as a licensed investment adviser.
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Be Vigilant Against Scams and Unlawful Activities Seeking to Exploit Heightened Economic Anxieties Resulting from Wildfires - DFPI
Published: Jan 21, 2025
Be Vigilant Against Scams and Unlawful Activities Seeking to Exploit Heightened Economic Anxieties Resulting from Wildfires.
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DFPI Imposter Asking for Account Information to “Disburse Victim Funds” - DFPI
Published: Nov 18, 2024
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received information about scammers fraudulently claiming to be from the “Department of Financial Protection and Innovation”, using the email address departmentfinancialprotection4@gmail.com.
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Información para los clientes de Sigue Corporation - DFPI
Published: Nov 14, 2024
A partir del 22 de octubre de 2024, los procedimientos para presentar un reclamo por transacciones no pagadas con Sigue Corporation han cambiado.
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Information For Customers of Sigue Corporation - DFPI
Published: Nov 13, 2024
As of October 22, 2024, the procedures for filing a claim for unpaid transactions with Sigue Corporation have changed.
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Asset Recovery Scam Involving Unauthorized Use of DFPI Logo - DFPI
Published: Sep 03, 2024
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received information about scammers fraudulently claiming to be from the “Department of Financial Protection and Innovation” and using the same letterhead and logo of the DFPI.
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Patelco Credit Union Cyberattack – UPDATE - DFPI
Published: Aug 21, 2024
On July 2, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) was advised that Patelco Credit Union was subjected to a ransomware attack on June 29, 2024. On August 20, Patelco noticed its members that confidential information may have been exposed due to the attack.
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Website bluelawnassetmanagement.com and www.blassetmanagement.com are Fraudulently Posing as a California-licensed Investment Adviser - DFPI
Published: Jul 10, 2024
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received information that the website bluelawnassetmanagement.com is fraudulently marketing itself as a licensed investment adviser.
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