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Supporting Financial Empowerment: DFPI Opens New CalMoneySmart Grant Application Period
The DFPI announced that $3.2 million in grants is available through the 2026–2028 CalMoneySmart program for nonprofit organizations that provide free financial empowerment services to California residents.
Consumer Insights
Financial Literacy Matters Now More Than Ever
Apr 20, 2026
Follow these steps toward achieving your financial goals despite rising costs and unexpected economic challenges.
Alerts
Imposter Email Misusing DFPI Employee Identity to Demand Licensee Response
May 8, 2026
A DFPI licensee recently reported receiving an email appearing to be from a DFPI employee. The email message referenced a supposed complaint received by DFPI from a consumer and demanded a response from the DFPI licensee within seven days.
Alerts
Individual Falsely Posing as a Licensed Investment Adviser Representative
Apr 27, 2026
The DFPI has received information that an individual is contacting consumers through text messages and messaging platforms, such as Telegram and WhatsApp, while falsely claiming to be Douglas Boneparth, a licensed Investment Adviser representative.
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Important Notices
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
Press Release
DFPI Shares Practical Steps for Your Family During National Consumer Protection Week
Mar 6, 2026
DFPI and the Attorney General shut down fraudulent websites; learn how to help protect your family and friends from scams; and take part in our survey on tech-enabled fraud.
Press Release
DFPI Orders Coinme to Provide $175,000 in Consumer Refunds
Feb 17, 2026
The DFPI today announced that it has ordered Coinme, one of the largest crypto kiosk operators in the state, to refund an additional $175,000 to California consumers who were unlawfully overcharged.
Monthly Bulletin
Monthly Bulletin – May 2026
May 1, 2026
- DFPI Cybersecurity Webinar on May 13, 2026
- DFPI Secures First Ruling Upholding CCFPL Enforcement
- Two New Consumer Alerts