Division of Consumer Financial Protection - DFPI
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Division of Consumer Financial Protection - DFPI
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Division of Consumer Financial Protection
We specialize in safeguarding consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices in financial markets. We also handle consumer complaints, conduct investigations, and work to promote financial education and literacy, empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions while protecting their rights.
The Consumer Financial Protection Division oversees providers of financial products and services previously unregulated by the Department, such as early wage access companies, debt collectors, debt relief companies, and more. The Division’s market research team will help the Department keep up with industry trends, spot and respond to troubling behavior, and better protect consumers.
California Consumer Financial Protection Law
The California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL) expands our oversight to include financial activity previously unregulated by the DFPI so we can better protect California consumers and foster responsible innovation.
About
Covered Persons
Debt Collection
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) oversees how debt collectors in California treat consumers to make sure people are treated fairly. We also provide information to help consumers know their rights.
Debt Collection Licensing
Consumer Resources
Student Loans
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) regulates student loan servicers operating in California. We also provide information about student borrowers’ rights and resources to help borrowers advocate for themselves.
Student Loan Servicer Licensing
Borrower Resources
Key Consumer Links
Consumer Insights
Consumer Alerts
Industries Regulated by the DFPI
Actions and Orders
File a complaint
Submit a Public Records Request
Meet Our Team
Armen Meyer
Senior Deputy Commissioner Consumer Financial Protection
Marchael Kelly
Deputy Commissioner Supervision and Registration of Covered Persons
Brynly Llyr
Deputy Commissioner, Digital Financial Assets
How To Reach Us
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Attn: Division of Consumer Financial Protection
651 Bannon Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (916) 327-7585
Email:
[email protected]
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
Skip to Main Content
Division of Consumer Financial Protection
We specialize in safeguarding consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices in financial markets. We also handle consumer complaints, conduct investigations, and work to promote financial education and literacy, empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions while protecting their rights.
The Consumer Financial Protection Division oversees providers of financial products and services previously unregulated by the Department, such as early wage access companies, debt collectors, debt relief companies, and more. The Division’s market research team will help the Department keep up with industry trends, spot and respond to troubling behavior, and better protect consumers.
California Consumer Financial Protection Law
The California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL) expands our oversight to include financial activity previously unregulated by the DFPI so we can better protect California consumers and foster responsible innovation.
About
Covered Persons
Debt Collection
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) oversees how debt collectors in California treat consumers to make sure people are treated fairly. We also provide information to help consumers know their rights.
Debt Collection Licensing
Consumer Resources
Student Loans
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) regulates student loan servicers operating in California. We also provide information about student borrowers’ rights and resources to help borrowers advocate for themselves.
Student Loan Servicer Licensing
Borrower Resources
Key Consumer Links
Consumer Insights
Consumer Alerts
Industries Regulated by the DFPI
Actions and Orders
File a complaint
Submit a Public Records Request
Meet Our Team
Armen Meyer
Senior Deputy Commissioner Consumer Financial Protection
Marchael Kelly
Deputy Commissioner Supervision and Registration of Covered Persons
Brynly Llyr
Deputy Commissioner, Digital Financial Assets
How To Reach Us
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Attn: Division of Consumer Financial Protection
651 Bannon Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (916) 327-7585
Email:
[email protected]
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