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Press Release
California DFPI Revokes Crypto Lender BlockFi’s Finance Lending License
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) today announced it has revoked crypto lender BlockFi Lending LLC’s California Financing Law (CFL) license.
Consumer Insights
7 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Nov 20, 2024
Buying your first home can be exciting—and stressful. In the homebuying process, many financial questions are sure to arise. Follow these tips to get started.
Alerts
DFPI Imposter Asking for Account Information to “Disburse Victim Funds”
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 [email protected].
Monthly Bulletin
Monthly Bulletin – September 2024
Sep 12, 2024
- Superior Court Rules on Challenge to Crypto Kiosk Withdrawal Limit
- Guidance Regarding Borrowers Affected by Landslides in Rancho Palos Verdes
- Update on Patelco Credit Union Cyberattack
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Featured Events
California Coalition for Financial Empowerment – Central San Joaquin Valley Regional Chapter Launch Event
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are excited to celebrate the launch of the California Coalition for Financial Empowerment – Central San Joaquin Valley Regional Chapter.
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: U.S. Small Business Administration - Fresno Office, 801 R St, Fresno, CA 93721
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Important Notices
“Volt Typhoon” Cybersecurity Threat Warning for Financial Institutions
Nov 19, 2024
“Volt Typhoon” is the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC’s) state-sponsored cyber group focused on positioning itself inside the computer networks of critical infrastructure to cause destructive or disruptive cyber activity to our country when the PRC chooses.
Press Release
DFPI Announces New Rules to Expand Protections for California Consumers
Oct 22, 2024
Beginning in February 2025, the DFPI will register and regulate debt settlement services, education financing, income-based advances, and student debt relief providers – all to protect California consumers and provide more transparency.
Press Release
DFPI Announces Enforcement Actions Against Student Loan Debt Relief Companies, Secures Consumer Refunds and Penalties
Sep 17, 2024
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced today it has taken enforcement actions against three companies to prevent them from unlawfully charging fees for student loan debt relief services to California consumers before any actual work has been performed.
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