Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

CFPB Probe Finds Abuse in Auto and Payday Loans

CFPB Probe Finds Abuse in Auto and Payday Loans
CFPB Probe Finds Abuse in Auto and Payday Loans
July 26, 2023  |  CFPB

America’s consumer watchdog says it’s uncovered deception and abuse in several consumer financial products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CFPB: American Workers Saddled by Employer-Driven Debt
CFPB: American Workers Saddled by Employer-Driven Debt
July 20, 2023  |  CFPB

America’s consumer watchdog says too many workers are falling into TRAPs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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CFPB Sues Lease-to-Own Company Snap Finance
CFPB Sues Lease-to-Own Company Snap Finance
July 19, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued lease-to-own finance company Snap Finance, alleging deception, consumer law violations and making false threats. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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132 Members of Congress Say CFPB Funding Structure Unconstitutional
132 Members of Congress Say CFPB Funding Structure Unconstitutional
July 11, 2023  |  CFPB

A group of 132 members of Congress favor challenging the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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CFPB Fines Bank of America $250 Million Over Junk Fees
CFPB Fines Bank of America $250 Million Over Junk Fees
July 11, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered Bank of America to pay more than $250 million in penalties and restitution to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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CFPB Medical Debt Hearing Comes as Patients Tap Financing to Get the Care They Need 
CFPB Medical Debt Hearing Comes as Patients Tap Financing to Get the Care They Need 
July 10, 2023  |  Healthcare

Medical debt and payments plans are increasingly scrutinized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the White House and regulators. But the data shows that consumers...

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Treasury Dept. and CFPB Investigate Medical Credit Cards and Installment Loans
Treasury Dept. and CFPB Investigate Medical Credit Cards and Installment Loans
July 07, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Three federal agencies have launched an inquiry into “high-cost specialty financial products” used to pay for routine medical care. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Senators Call for New Rules to Combat AI-Powered Scams
Senators Call for New Rules to Combat AI-Powered Scams
July 07, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Senators have called on regulators to protect consumers from artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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