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California Department of Business Oversight Press Releases

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Published on September 19, 2022 - 16:41 GMT

California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and Federal Trade Commission Sue to Halt Los Angeles-based Mortgage ...

Download this press release (PDF) SACRAMENTO – A federal court today unsealed a joint complaint by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against a recidivist mortgage assistance …

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Published on September 19, 2022 - 16:20 GMT

California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and Federal Trade Commission Sue to Halt Los Angeles-based Mortgage ...

Download this press release (PDF) SACRAMENTO – A federal court today unsealed a joint complaint by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against a recidivist mortgage assistance …

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Published on September 16, 2022 - 22:34 GMT

Sanjeev Kumar is Fraudulently Posing as a California-licensed Loan Officer

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received information that Sanjeev Kumar is fraudulently marketing himself through social media as a Senior Loan Officer under NMLS# 314126. In fact, the NMLS unique identifier …

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Published on September 10, 2022 - 00:27 GMT

September 2022 Monthly Bulletin

The DFPI has selected Sophia Smith as new Deputy Commissioner of Administration. She started on Sept. 7, and she will be based out of the Sacramento Office. Smith has over 26 years of experience working for the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV …

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Published on September 8, 2022 - 22:58 GMT

September 2022 DFPI Consumer Connection

Biden Administration Announces Student Debt Relief Plan On Aug. 24, the Biden Administration announced an historic Student Debt Relief Plan to provide widespread debt cancellation for people with federal student loans. The plan will: Cancel up to $10,000 …

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Published on September 8, 2022 - 02:15 GMT

Scammer allegedly posing as Coinbase anti-fraud employee

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has received a complaint from a California resident regarding a crypto asset scam. The victim told the DFPI he received a call from a man stating he worked for fraud department at …

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Published on September 7, 2022 - 01:07 GMT

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Published on September 2, 2022 - 21:12 GMT

DFPI Recognizes Outreach Partners for Latino Heritage Month

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), also known as National Hispanic Heritage Month, the DFPI recognizes the work of our Spanish language and Latino community outreach partners. These statewide community-based organizations …

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Published on September 2, 2022 - 01:37 GMT

July 2022 Monthly Summary of Financial Institution Pending Applications

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Published on August 26, 2022 - 20:45 GMT

Cryptocurrency website https://esc-spectrum.com/ and Escrow Spectrum, Inc. are not licensed escrow agents in California

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) received a complaint from a foreign national that Escrow Spectrum, Inc., through its website https://esc-spectrum.com/ handled cryptocurrency escrow transactions, resulting in a $150, …

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Published on August 25, 2022 - 01:54 GMT

DFPI initiates revocation of Celsius Lending LLC’s CFL Lending License

On August 19, 2022, the DFPI issued a notice to Celsius Lending LLC that the DFPI intends to revoke its California Financing Law lender’s license and has immediately suspended its license pending resolution of the revocation action. As a result of a still- …

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Published on August 19, 2022 - 00:30 GMT

High Yield Investment Programs (HYIPs) – Don’t Get Scammed

High returns, low risk If the returns sound too good to be true, they probably are. HYIPs often promise low risk and very high returns on an annual, monthly, weekly, or daily basis. Overly consistent returns Investments tend to go up and down over time. …

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Published on August 13, 2022 - 01:46 GMT

June 2022 Monthly Summary of Financial Institution Pending Applications

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Published on August 10, 2022 - 20:29 GMT

August 2022 Monthly Bulletin

On July 28, the DFPI sent a voluntary survey to all DFPI-licensed banks, credit unions, and trust companies relating to the use of blockchain technologies and the offering of crypto asset-related financial products and services. The survey asks licensees …

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Published on August 8, 2022 - 19:08 GMT

DFPI continues to bring actions against crypto interest account providers

On August 8, 2022, the DFPI issued an order finding that Celsius Network and its CEO, Alex Mashinsky, made material misrepresentations and omissions in the offer of crypto interest accounts, particularly in understating the risks of depositing digital …

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Published on August 3, 2022 - 18:31 GMT

Buy Now, Pay Later Company Agrees to Cease Illegal Loans, Pay Refunds in Settlement

The DFPI has entered a settlement with Florida-based point-of-sale lender Four Technologies, Inc., in which the company has agreed to stop making loans, pay $2,500 in penalties, get a license, and refund $13,065 in illegal fees. These refunds represent …

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Published on August 2, 2022 - 19:53 GMT

August 2022 DFPI Consumer Connection

DFPI & AARP Host New Webinar Series for Senior Citizens Day On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5847 declaring August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day to raise awareness about issues that affect senior citizens and their …

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Published on July 21, 2022 - 16:59 GMT

Beware of Fake Debt Collectors!

The Department has seen an increase in complaints involving fake debt collectors attempting to collect on false debts. We have provided some simple steps to avoid falling victim to a debt collection scam. How Debt Collection Scams Work Fake debt collectors …

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Published on July 14, 2022 - 21:43 GMT

2021 Reports on the California Mortgage Lending Act and Payday Lending Activity

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Published on July 13, 2022 - 20:59 GMT

July 2022 Monthly Bulletin

Commercial Bank Activity New Bank Icon Bank Proposed location: Street address to be determined in the vicinity of Riverside, Riverside County Correspondent: James B. Jones Carpenter & Company, 23 Corporate Plaza Drive, Suite 150 #D-11, Newport Beach, …

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