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Consumer Insights

Safeguard your summer travels

Jun 12, 2025

Travel scams happen all year, but especially now as most Americans are planning their summer vacations. Many laws and regulations have recently changed about travel inside and outside of the U.S.

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Website https://marcelagdungy.com is Falsely Posing as a California-licensed Investment Adviser

Jun 23, 2025

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California Joins $4.2 Million Multistate Enforcement Action Against Wise US, Inc. for BSA/AML Violations

Jul 9, 2025

The DFPI and five other state financial regulatory agencies have taken action against Wise US, Inc. (Wise) for violations of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws under the Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program (“AML/CFT Program”). 

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Upcoming DFPI Events

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Senior Scam Stopper w/Asm. Diane Papan (AD21)

Event Date: July 19 Location: San Mateo Senior Center

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Protect Yourself from Fraud Presentation – Sacramento (English and Spanish)

Event Date: July 24 Location: Stanford Settlement Community Center

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Education is Power Backpack Giveaway Resource Fair

Event Date: July 27 Location: Manchester Center

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