consumer protection

Report: CFPB Acting Director Tells Employees to Stop Working
Report: CFPB Acting Director Tells Employees to Stop Working
February 10, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The new acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Russell Vought, reportedly told the agency’s employees Monday (Feb. 10) to stay out of...

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CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
February 09, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. Workers at the financial regulator will work from home this...

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Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
February 03, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Shein is reportedly facing a probe in Europe over its compliance with consumer laws. The investigation by the European Commission (EC) will look at whether the...

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CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms
CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms
January 30, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The CFPB has published its annual list of companies that collect and sell consumer data. The list, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Thursday...

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CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Protections Regarding Emerging Payments
CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Protections Regarding Emerging Payments
January 10, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comment on how existing laws apply to emerging consumer payment mechanisms offered through tech companies and...

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FTC Finalizes $7 Million Settlement With H&R Block
FTC Finalizes $7 Million Settlement With H&R Block
January 08, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The FTC says it has finalized a $7 million settlement with H&R Block. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the settlement Wednesday (Jan. 8) as part of a...

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CFPB On Alert for ‘New Sketchy Fee Tactics’ From Companies
CFPB On Alert for ‘New Sketchy Fee Tactics’ From Companies
December 19, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is monitoring the consumer financial marketplace to spot companies’ attempts to charge junk fees in new ways after the regulator...

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CFPB Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Complaints About Card Rewards
CFPB Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Complaints About Card Rewards
December 18, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

America’s leading consumer finance watchdog is warning credit card companies not to devalue rewards points. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a policy circular Wednesday (Dec. 18) arguing...

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Grubhub to Settle Charges of Consumer Protection and Competition Violations
Grubhub to Settle Charges of Consumer Protection and Competition Violations
December 17, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

Grubhub will pay $25 million and make several changes to its operations to settle charges that it violated consumer protection and competition laws. The proposed...

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