Welcome to the State of California - Department of Corporations' website

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Investor Information

Your state government plays a critical role when it comes to the regulation of businesses involved in financial planning and investing.

Here, we have gathered together linksto important resources to help you investigate before investing your hard-earned money.

It's important to note that the state cannot answer specific investment questions like how you should invest your money. There are also limitations as to what the state can do if you've lost money in an investment. But, we are here to help you make informed decisions.

The Department of Corporations and the Department of Consumer Affairs have also joined forces to expand the information they provide to consumers.

You can also call the Department of Corporations' toll-free number at 1-866-ASK-CORP (1-866-275-2677).

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The Seniors Against Investment Fraud (SAIF) Program is a statewide outreach campaign under the California Department of Corporations. The primary purpose of SAIF is to alert and educate Californians over the age of 50 about investment and telemarketing fraud crimes and how to avoid being victimized by scam artists.