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.
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and the Student Loan Bill
of Rights.
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Debt Collection
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Investing
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Do Your Own Research – Start With DFPI
Protect your money. Know your rights. Do your own research.
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.
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...
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.
Upcoming DFPI Events
Operation Protect Veterans Workshop
May 14, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join AARP Sacramento, the DFPI, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network for a FREE Operation Protect Veterans Workshop. Learn ways to spot, prevent, and report scams. We will have fraud and scam resources for veterans and military families.
2024 “For the Health of It” Wellness Expo
May 15, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join this free Wellness Expo, a one-day event aimed at bringing health and wellness information and resources to the age 50 or better community. The DFPI will be hosting a resource table at this event to provide information on financial literacy and how to protect yourself from fraud and scams.
2nd Annual Job, Information, and Resource Fair
May 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join us for this exciting opportunity to connect with employers, gather valuable information, and access resources to enhance your career prospects. Meet with a wide range of employers from various industries including tech, healthcare, finance, and more.