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California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

California state department

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Jan 23, 2026
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What consumer protections exist for victims of crypto scams tied to conspiracy payout claims?

Victims of tied to fake “conspiracy payout” or advance‑fee payout claims face a patchwork of protections: law enforcement can investigate and trace funds, federal and state consumer agencies can pursu...

Jan 2, 2026
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What red flags indicate a fake royal or celebrity profile soliciting money or investments?

Fake royal or celebrity profiles that ask for money or investment signal fraud when they combine unsolicited contact, emotional urgency, unverified payment channels, cloned accounts or deepfakes, and ...