Here’s what the agency has been doing for U.S. consumers since it was created in 2011—and what could change if the current administration continues to scale back its budget, staff, and mission By ...

NEW YORK (AP) — One year after the Trump administration took control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the consumer watchdog has largely retreated from enforcement and regulatory work, ...

The Trump administration had tried to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which acts as a guardrail for the safety of the financial system. By Emmett Lindner A federal judge on Tuesday ...

Learn how consumer fraud lawyers fight scams, deceptive practices, hidden fees, and fraud claims to help consumers recover ...

CFPB ensures financial markets fairness, focusing on rule enforcement and consumer education. Established post-2008 crisis, CFPB centralizes oversight of banking/lending practices. Investors benefit ...

President Trump participates in an Announcement with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in the Oval Office. by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan The world is filled with shady ...

On Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued four financial companies involved with Zelle. The CFPB's lawsuit (via CNBC) accuses Zelle's operator (Early Warning Services) and three ...

The Federal Trade Commission created the annual week-long event, that runs this year from March 1 through March 7, to help consumers recognize scams and avoid falling prey to financial fraudsters.

Digital fraud refers to the use of technology to perform malicious activities, such as stealing money and personal data from individuals. According to the 2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, nearly ...

As policymakers and advocates grapple with the rise of fraud, scams, and identity theft, a familiar refrain has re-emerged: that the solution lies in sweeping restrictions on data use, often bundled ...