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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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Fraudulent Bank Website Scam

State-chartered bank Beach Cities Commercial Bank (BCCB) has advised the DFPI of a fraudulent website with the domain “Beachcitiescommercialbank.com,” representing themselves as an e-bank. BCCB’s legitimate domain is beachcitiescb.com.

California DFPI Orders Sigue Corporation to Cease Money Transmission Activity

DFPI announced today that it has entered into a Consent Order with Sigue Corporation to cease all money transmission activity in California and cooperate with consumers seeking refunds.

Website https://carolpasollewis.com/ is Fraudulently Posing as a California-licensed Investment Adviser

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received information that the website https://carolpasollewis.com/ is fraudulently marketing itself as a licensed financial adviser. 

March 2024 DFPI Consumer Connection

  • Women Supporting Women in the Financial Marketplace
  • Five Steps to Building Generational Wealth
  • Your Top Student Loan Questions Answered: IDR One Time Adjustment & SAVE Programs

Women Supporting Women in the Financial Marketplace

Throughout Women’s History Month, the DFPI is recognizing women across California who are working to eliminate gender bias and discrimination in the financial marketplace. Learn about community leaders that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion for women through financial education programs and entrepreneurial initiatives.

Five Steps to Building Generational Wealth

Generational wealth is financial wealth and assets that can be passed down from one generation to the next, giving your heirs the gift of greater financial security. If you are new to financial planning, you may be wondering how to start building a wealth portfolio. Follow these five steps to get started on your generational wealth building journey.

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Women Supporting Women in the Financial Marketplace

The DFPI is not just California’s financial regulator, we’re here to support economic mobility for all Californians. Throughout Women’s History Month, the DFPI is recognizing women across California who are working to eliminate gender bias and...

Consumer Alerts

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Fraudulent Bank Website Scam

State-chartered bank Beach Cities Commercial Bank (BCCB) has advised the DFPI of a fraudulent website with the domain “Beachcitiescommercialbank.com,” representing themselves as an e-bank. BCCB’s legitimate domain is beachcitiescb.com.

Upcoming DFPI Events

Building Wealth through Banking webinar

April 3, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Join this free webinar and learn more about the many financial tools and services offered by banks to help you build, grow, and secure your assets and financial wealth.

Senior Scam Stopper with Asm. Greg Wallis (AD47)

April 5, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Assemblymember Greg Wallis (AD47) and the CSLB hosts Senior Scam Stopper in Cathedral City on April 5th. Learn about senior scams and how you can protect yourself from fraud.

DFPI’s 2024 Financial Literacy Resource Webinar

April 24, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Unlock the Path to Financial Empowerment! Register for and join the DFPI’s 2024 Financial Literacy Resource Webinar. This year, we are highlighting how you can safeguard your finances, spot the red flags, and protect yourself from frauds and scams.

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