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DFPI Strengthens Partnership with CA Department of Justice to Stop Crypto Scams and Prevent Consumer Financial Loss
The DFPI announced today that through its nationally-recognized Crypto Scam Tracker and a new partnership with the California Department of Justice (DOJ), the state has shut down more than 26 different crypto scam websites and uncovered $4.6 million in consumer losses.
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Get free tax help with VITA
Feb 24, 2025
Filing your taxes can be challenging, but you don’t have to do them alone. Fortunately, there are free resources like the IRS’s VITA and TCE programs to help you.
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Website www.mainspringcapitalltd.com is Fraudulently Posing as a California-licensed Investment Adviser
Feb 3, 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
Jan 21, 2025
Be Vigilant Against Scams and Unlawful Activities Seeking to Exploit Heightened Economic Anxieties Resulting from Wildfires.
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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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DFPI Secures Settlement with GSPartners, Urges CA Clients to Submit Refund Claims by May 22
Feb 20, 2025
The DFPI announced today it has reached a settlement with a group of affiliated entities, collectively known as GSPartners, and its owner and chairman, Josip Heit.
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DFPI Takes Action Against Patelco Credit Union for Cybersecurity Violations
Feb 4, 2025
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced today a consent order with San Francisco-based, Patelco Credit Union (Patelco) for cybersecurity violations.
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Monthly Bulletin – February 2025
Feb 12, 2025
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- DFPI Response to Los Angeles Area Wildfires
- REMINDER: CCFPL Registration Applications Required by Feb. 15
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