Buying your first home can be exciting—and stressful. In the homebuying process, many financial questions are sure to arise. Get started with this beginner’s guide.
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we shine a spotlight on the California Interagency Council on Homelessness’ efforts to address homelessness in tribal communities.
Digital-savvy young adults may be adept at using the Internet, however, TIME reported that Gen Z is more than three times as likely as Baby Boomers to fall for scams. Learn how to protect yourself. Register online.
Whether you're shopping for a home, car, mortgage, or investment, we along with the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and Department of Real Estate (DRE) have your back. Learn about your consumer rights and how we can help you.
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DFPI News & Updates:
Expanded Protections for California Consumers – We reached a major milestone in the implementation of the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL). Certain financial products and services will now be required to register and submit data to the Department, including:
Debt Settlement Services
Student Debt Relief Services
Private Postsecondary Education Financing
Income-Based Advances (also known as “earned wage access”)
New DFPI Website: We redesigned our website to better serve Californians. On the new site, you can take advantage of a new consumer hub for resources and information around relevant topic areas. You can now search for information on financial topics and a company you’d like to do business with in one place. You’ll still access the homepage at dfpi.ca.gov, but be sure to check your bookmarks, as lots of links inside the site have changed.
Sigue Claims Update: Consumers with unpaid money order or money transmission transactions with Sigue Corporation can now file a claim for a refund. Instructions are provided in English and Spanish.
Consumer Alerts & Enforcement Actions
DFPI imposter asking for account information – We issued a consumer alert about scammers fraudulently contacting consumers claiming they have recovered funds related to a DFPI investigation.
BlockFi’s License Revoked – We revoked crypto lender BlockFi’s California Financing Law (CFL) license. BlockFi’s bankruptcy plan administrator recently announced that it has recovered sufficient assets to make all customers whole.
Trage Technologies Enforcement Order – We issued a desist and refrain order against crypto scheme Trage Technologies for offering and selling unqualified securities. Share this video to help others stay safe from investment fraud.
The death of a spouse or partner can be one of life’s most devastating and stressful experiences. Debt collectors' efforts to collect unpaid debts from surviving spouses may violate state and federal law. Learn your rights and how to protect yourself from false debt collection from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
CLOTHILDE V. HEWLETT Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation
California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, 2101 Arena Blvd, Sacramento, California, 95834-2306
