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Do your own research.
DFPI is committed to helping you stay informed and make smart financial choices.
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Find information and insights on a variety of financial topics.
Student Loans
Loan options, consolidation and the Student Loan Bill of Rights.
Crypto
FAQs, Scam Tracker, alerts and filing a complaint.
Managing Debt
Know your rights, debt collection laws and more.
Investing
Tips for online investors, checking brokers and identifying fraud.
Additional Topics
Bank Accounts & Services
Credit & Credit Reports
Fraud Protection
Housing
Loans
Saving Money
Personal Finance
How To Get Help
Consumer Outreach
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Latest Content for Consumers
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.
All Consumer Insights
Alerts
WhatsApp Investment Groups Falsely Posing as a California-licensed Broker-dealer
Apr 15, 2026
The DFPI has received information that two WhatsApp investment groups, Freckie Capital and FRK Strategic Partner VIP3, are falsely posing as licensed broker-dealers, and convincing consumers to download the software application Bosonic (“App”).
All Consumer Alerts
Press Release
Supporting Financial Empowerment: DFPI Opens New CalMoneySmart Grant Application Period
Mar 30, 2026
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.
All Press Releases
Watch & Learn
Tune in for the latest videos, webinars and workshops.
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.
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Upcoming DFPI Events
Aging Well Expo: Empowering Seniors & Caregivers
Event Date: April 22
Location: Marin City Senior Center
Tech-Enabled Scams Workshop
Event Date: April 22
Location: Bella Vida SCV Senior Center
2026 DFPI Financial Literacy Month Resource Webinar: Spring Clean Your Finances
Event Date: April 23
Location: Virtual
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Commercial Banks
Industrial Banks
Public Banks
Credit Unions
Trust Services
Securities
Franchises
Capital for Businesses
Broker-Dealers & Investment Advisers
Money Transmitters
Debt Collectors
Check Sellers, Bill Payers & Proraters
Consumer & Commercial Loans
Payday Lenders
Insurance Premium Finance
Residential Mortgage Lenders
Mortgage Loan Originators
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
Escrow
Student Loan Servicers
Skip to Main Content
Protect your money.
Know your rights.
Do your own research.
DFPI is committed to helping you stay informed and make smart financial choices.
Submit a complaint
Verify Service Provider
Search Enforcement Records
Get the Answers
Find information and insights on a variety of financial topics.
Student Loans
Loan options, consolidation and the Student Loan Bill of Rights.
Crypto
FAQs, Scam Tracker, alerts and filing a complaint.
Managing Debt
Know your rights, debt collection laws and more.
Investing
Tips for online investors, checking brokers and identifying fraud.
Additional Topics
Bank Accounts & Services
Credit & Credit Reports
Fraud Protection
Housing
Loans
Saving Money
Personal Finance
How To Get Help
Consumer Outreach
Download informational materials and brochures, sign up for emails and alerts, and access our library of educational content.
Educational Materials
Subscribe to receive updates
Latest Content for Consumers
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.
All Consumer Insights
Alerts
WhatsApp Investment Groups Falsely Posing as a California-licensed Broker-dealer
Apr 15, 2026
The DFPI has received information that two WhatsApp investment groups, Freckie Capital and FRK Strategic Partner VIP3, are falsely posing as licensed broker-dealers, and convincing consumers to download the software application Bosonic (“App”).
All Consumer Alerts
Press Release
Supporting Financial Empowerment: DFPI Opens New CalMoneySmart Grant Application Period
Mar 30, 2026
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.
All Press Releases
Watch & Learn
Tune in for the latest videos, webinars and workshops.
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.
Watch All Videos
Upcoming DFPI Events
Aging Well Expo: Empowering Seniors & Caregivers
Event Date: April 22
Location: Marin City Senior Center
Tech-Enabled Scams Workshop
Event Date: April 22
Location: Bella Vida SCV Senior Center
2026 DFPI Financial Literacy Month Resource Webinar: Spring Clean Your Finances
Event Date: April 23
Location: Virtual
See All Events
Stay Connected
Subscribe
Linked In
YouTube
Resources and Publications
News
Consumer Alerts
Press Releases
Events
Reports
Regulated Industries
Actions & Orders
Laws & Regulations
Industries we regulate
Commercial Banks
Industrial Banks
Public Banks
Credit Unions
Trust Services
Securities
Franchises
Capital for Businesses
Broker-Dealers & Investment Advisers
Money Transmitters
Debt Collectors
Check Sellers, Bill Payers & Proraters
Consumer & Commercial Loans
Payday Lenders
Insurance Premium Finance
Residential Mortgage Lenders
Mortgage Loan Originators
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
Escrow
Student Loan Servicers