Protect your money.
Know your rights.
Do your own research.

DFPI is committed to helping you stay
informed and make smart financial choices.

Protect your money.
Know your rights.
Do your own research.

DFPI is committed to helping you stay informed and make smart financial choices.

Credit Union Smishing Scam

Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) has advised the DFPI that their call center has received numerous calls from members and non-members indicating that they received fraudulent SMS text messages that purport to be from CCCU.

DFPI Reports Expanded Enforcement, Awareness Under CA Consumer Financial Protection Law

The DFPI today released its 2023 report outlining significant increases in investigations, public actions, and consumer outreach efforts under the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL).

Fraudulent Bank Website Scam

The DFPI has received information about a fraudulent website posing as Bank of the Sierra. The correct web address for Bank of the Sierra is https://www.bankofthesierra.com. The imposter represents itself to the public as “bksierra.org”.

DFPI Takes Action Against MOHELA to Protect California Student Loan Borrowers

MOHELA will pay penalties for failing to provide timely access to borrower data so the DFPI can reach borrowers whose deadline to qualify for debt relief is April 30.

Protect Yourself from Imposter Scams

Americans lost over $10 billion to scams last year. Imposter scams were identified as the most reported scams in 2023. Learn how to recognize the red flags and protect yourself from the most common types of imposter scams.

Three Steps to Managing and Getting Out of Debt

Debt can build up quickly and compound when not managed carefully. Follow these three steps to manage and get out of debt.

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At the DFPI, we believe the more information you have, the more empowered you can be. We work hard to provide Californians with financial education, fraud and scam alerts, resources, and tools to help them make smart financial choices.

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Consumer Insights

Protect Yourself from Imposter Scams

Throughout National Financial Capability Month, the DFPI will feature information and resources to help consumers protect themselves from scams and fraud. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its 2023 Data Book identifying scams and fraud...

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Consumer Alerts

Credit Union Smishing Scam

Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) has advised the DFPI that their call center has received numerous calls from members and non-members indicating that they received fraudulent SMS text messages that purport to be from CCCU.

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Upcoming DFPI Events

Keep on Living Caregiver Conference Madera County

April 27, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for the Keep on Living Caregiver Conference at the FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF MADERA in Madera, CA, USA! This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity for caregivers to come together and learn, share, and connect.

Scam Stoppers w/ CA Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (SD40)

April 30, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (SD 40) hosts Scam Stoppers to learn how to protect yourself and your family from scams. Hear from experts from the CA Department of Insurance, the CA State Contractors Licensing Board and the CA Department of Financial Protection & Innovation.

Protect Yourself from Fraud Series with Asm. Jacqui Irwin (AD42)

May 1, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Join this free webinar hosted by the Office of Asm. Irwin to learn how to protect yourself and your community from fraud and scams. The DFPI and the DOJ will be featured as a presenters.

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