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DFPI Reports Successful Enforcement and Consumer Protections Under Consumer Financial Protection Law
2024 Report Highlights Expanded Rulemaking, Consumer Complaints SACRAMENTO – The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has released its 2024 report, highlighting increases in investigations, public actions, and consumer […]
Consumer Insights
The most common mail scams
May 22, 2025
We show you what scams to watch for, how to avoid them, and what to do if you come across one.
Alerts
Scam Alert: Imposter Posing as DFPI in Crypto Investment Scheme
Apr 25, 2025
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received reports of scammers claiming to be from “CDFI,” using deceptive email addresses such as [email protected] and [email protected].
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Advisory to Small Businesses: Speak Up About Merchant Cash Advances
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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Proclamation of an Extraordinary Situation – DFPI Proclamation – 1/8/25
Jan 8, 2025
WHEREAS on January 7, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed that a state of emergency did then exist in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties of California due to extreme fire and windstorm conditions; and
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California and Eleven States Call for Answers from the CFPB Over Restitution Delays
May 6, 2025
DFPI joined leaders from eleven states in pressing the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to issue long-delayed restitution to victims of a predatory tech sales program.
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California Joins $106 Million Multi-State Settlement with Vanguard over Big Tax Bills, Remediation to Investors
Apr 28, 2025
The DFPI joined in a $106 million, multi-state settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corp. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Vanguard was accused of failing to properly supervise its representatives and not warning investors about possible tax consequences after lowering investment minimums for certain retirement funds.
Monthly Bulletin
Monthly Bulletin – May 2025
May 12, 2025
- Chief Deputy Commissioner Appointment
- Advisory to Small Businesses: Speak Up About Merchant Cash Advances
- CA Financing Law Licensee Notice of Registration Exemption When Offering or Providing Education Financing or Income-based Advances
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