Alerts!
Unscrupulous people have been trying to separate good folks from their money for years. Now scams are becoming more common on the Internet. The Department of Corporations has provided below some basic ways to identify a scam and some tips to prevent you from being caught in one
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- Consumer Alerts! - Escrow Services: List of companies that may be offering escrow services over the internet. Please note that these companies are not licensed by the California Department of Corporations to engage in business as an escrow agent. It appears that these companies may be operating in violation of California law.
- Consumer Alerts! - Lending Services: List of companies that may be offering lending services over the internet. Please note that these companies are not licensed by the California Department of Corporations to engage in business as a consumer finance lender or a residential mortgage lender. It appears that these companies may be operating in violation of California law.
- Consumer Alert! - Licensing Claims: List of companies advertising that they are licensed by the Department of Corporations on their website. Please note that these companies are not licensed by the California Department of Corporations to engage in business under the laws administered by the Department.
- Internet Alerts and Scams!: Information to help you recognize Internet hoaxes and scams!
- Investor Alerts!: Links to resources.
- Scam Alerts!
