What You Need to Know: 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. SACRAMENTO – As National Consumer Protection Week (March 1- …
What You Need to Know: After violating California’s Digital Financial Assets Law, California orders Crypto kiosk company to refund $175,000 to consumers. SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) today announced …
What You Need to Know: DFPI takes action after an unlicensed company makes risky loans to California consumers – secures $500,000 in penalties. SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced that Nexo Capital …
Lo que necesita saber: DFPI toma medidas después de que una empresa de California, que se promociona ante la comunidad sin acceso a servicios bancarios, cobra a sus clientes tarifas excesivas. Note: This article is also available in English. SACRAMENTO – …
What You Need to Know: DFPI takes action against several crypto kiosk operators who overcharged consumers – One must now pay $675,000 for flouting the law. SACRAMENTO – In an ongoing effort to protect consumers and crack down on companies that break the …
What You Need to Know: A precious metals dealer who targeted the retirement accounts of elderly people must pay over $51 million for its high-pressure, deceptive sales tactics. SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ( …
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (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 …
SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and five other state financial regulatory agencies have taken action against Wise US, Inc. (Wise) for violations of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws under …
Download this press release (PDF) SACRAMENTO –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. BlockFi also entered into a …
Download this press release (PDF) SACRAMENTO –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. BlockFi also entered into a …
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Summary of Pending Applications as of September 2024 (PDF) is available. Visit 2024 Monthly Summary of Pending Applications to see more information about Monthly Summary Applications for Financial Institutions. Source
Download this press release (PDF) What You Need to Know: 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 …
Download this press release (PDF) What You Need to Know: 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 …
National Public Data, a background-check company, exposed the personal information of nearly 3 billion individuals in a data breach that leaked personal data to the dark web. The Company scrapes personal information from non-public sources, which means you …
A digital footprint is the trail of data left behind when using the Internet, mobile/smart devices, and apps. An active digital footprint is data that you knowingly create or share online like social media posts, emails, and online profiles. A passive …
On Sept. 24, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills that will strengthen protections for consumers, addressing issues that have put financial strain on Californians while setting new standards for transparency and accountability across industries …
These days, it’s common for financial technology companies to partner with banks to provide mobile banking services. Before signing up for a banking app, do your research to ensure your money is safe. Join us in celebrating the important work of our …
The Unity Council, or the Spanish Speaking Unity Council, offers tailored financial literacy programs in Spanish and other languages spoken by Bay Area Latinos. Its mission is to create opportunities for long-term success and stability for underserved …
SAVE plan federal court action On July 18, a federal court paused the Department of Education (ED) from operating the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. This action has no direct relation to the IDR and PSLF programs, however, it affects borrowers …
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