April Consumer Connection
It’s National Financial Capability Month, and we’re featuring information and resources to help consumers protect themselves from scams and fraud. |
Debt can build up quickly and compound when not managed carefully. Follow these three steps to manage and get out of debt. |
On April 1, California commemorated César Chávez’s life and legacy. DFPI’s mission is to foster an economy that works for everyone in California. Meet our CalMoneySmart grantees that support financial education and empowerment programs for farmworker and immigrant communities across California. |
The DFPI hosts a consumer financial education webinar exploring a new topic every month. Each 30-minute webinar includes guest speakers and a Q&A session. Watch the series on our YouTube channel. For more events happening in your community, visit our Events Calendar. |
May 8, 12 – 1 p.m. | Virtual Starting, owning, and operating a business can be a pathway to building generational wealth. Join us to learn how to get started. |
Senior Scam Stopper with Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (SD40)
5:30 – 7 p.m. San Diego |
Lompoc’s Annual Senior Health and Wellness Expo 2024
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lompoc |
NEWS & UPDATES
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CONSUMER ALERTS & ENFORCEMENT ACTION
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DFPI is partnering with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to bring awareness to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) theft. CDSS recently launched ebtEDGE, a mobile app and web-based portal to help its more than 5 million cardholders protect their CalFresh and CalWORKs benefits. If you think your benefits have been stolen, call 877-328-9677, or contact your county social services agency. Learn more. |
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