If someone calls saying your family member in San Francisco County Jail can be released early for a fee, hang up. It’s a scam already reported in Alameda and Monterey counties, and it’s now reaching San Francisco.

At the heart of our economic justice work is a simple goal: protecting San Franciscans from predatory financial products. That is why Treasurer José Cisneros officially called on the Federal Reserve to block Enova International’s bid to buy Grasshopper Bank.

California caps jail call rates after years of advocacy, building on San Francisco’s leadership to make it easier for families to stay connected.

“As we celebrate 20 years of the Working Families Credit, we are reminded that the most efficient and effective way to help struggling families is to put money directly into their hands,” said Treasurer José Cisneros. “Families know best how to address their own needs. By trusting families to make the right choices, we not only uplift individual households but also strengthen the financial resilience of our entire community.”

City Attorney David Chiu and Treasurer José Cisneros issued statements today applauding the United States Supreme Court's decision in CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association of America, which ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) funding method is constitutional. The decision is a victory for the CFPB, as it ensures their ability to continue protecting consumers from predatory financial practices.