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DFPI Cracks Down on Cash to Crypto Kiosk Operators
DFPI today announced that it has taken action against multiple crypto kiosk operators, including Nevada-based LSGT Services, LLC (Coinhub), which must pay a total of $675,000.
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Protect yourself from AI scams
Oct 28, 2025
Follow these tips to help recognize the red flags of artificial intelligence scams and protect your money.
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Imposter Posing as DFPI in Email Phishing Scam
Sep 25, 2025
Consumers and licensees should be extremely cautious when responding to unsolicited emails – especially if the sender requests payments or sensitive personal information.
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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 Over $51 million After a Nationwide Scheme Targets the Elderly
Oct 16, 2025
The DFPI announced today that after taking legal action, a California-based company, Safeguard Metals LLC (Safeguard Metals), and its owner, Jeffrey Santulan, also known as Jeffrey Ikahn or Jeffrey Hill (Santulan), has been ordered to pay more than $51 million to those they defrauded and in costly penalties.
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DFPI Secures $2.3 Million In Penalties and Borrower Refunds From Caliber Home Loans for Overcharging Thousands of California Borrowers
Aug 18, 2025
The DFPI has reached a $2.3 million settlement with former mortgage lender and servicer Caliber Home Loans, Inc. (Caliber), following findings that the company overcharged thousands of California borrowers, in violation of state financial regulations.
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Monthly Bulletin – October 2025
Oct 9, 2025
- DFPI wins Silver Award for Best Government Website at the w3 Awards
- New Domestic Violence Survivor Resource Hub
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