Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. No matter how much goes missing, you should take action. Read more. Learn how to protect yourself …

Mar 13, 2024 · Mail fraud letters look real but the promises are fake. A common warning sign is a letter asking you to send money or personal information now in order to receive something of …

Showing 21 results within fraud and scams A financial planner offered to help with my bill paying and banking, but said the only way she or he could help is if I opened a joint account with both …

A fraud alert is something you can use to reduce the likelihood that you will be the victim of new account identity theft. It requires creditors who check your credit report to take steps to verify …

Dec 3, 2024 · $21 billion+: Amount of monetary compensation, principal reductions, canceled debts, and other consumer relief resulting from CFPB enforcement ($19 billion) and …

If you or someone you care about is the victim of a fraud, scam or financial exploitation, you can report the fraud or scam to the Federal Trade Commission. Because all scams are different, …

Mar 21, 2024 · Consumer scams happen on the phone, through the mail, e-mail, or over the internet. They can occur in person, at home, or at a business. Warning signs include contact …

Jan 30, 2025 · The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a 21st century agency that implements and enforces Federal consumer financial law and ensures that markets for …

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Dec 20, 2024 · The CFPB alleges widespread consumer losses since Zelle’s 2017 launch due to the platform’s and the defendant banks’ failure to implement appropriate fraud prevention and …