We’re the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure you are treated fairly by banks, lenders and other financial institutions. The CFPB is working to save households billions of dollars a year by reducing exploitative junk fees charged by banks and financial companies.

The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.

Dec 3, 2024 · We protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law. We arm people with the information, steps, and tools that they need to make smart financial decisions.

Jan 17, 2025 · Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business.

We're the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly. Learn how the CFPB can help you. Call us if you still can’t find what you’re looking for. Losing money or property to scams and fraud can be devastating.

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Jan 16, 2025 · On Monday I leave the FTC after eight wonderful years, most recently leading the Bureau of Consumer Protection. I cannot imagine more fulfilling work. Consumer protection has been my passion since law school, when I advocated for families fighting to stay in their homes after the financial crisis. That experience taught me the importance of a muscular government – one ready to take on ...

The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by: collecting complaints and conducting investigations; suing companies and people that break the law; developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace; educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities

The CFPB writes and enforces rules for financial institutions, examines both bank and non-bank financial institutions, monitors and reports on markets, as well as collects and tracks consumer complaints.

Jan 23, 2025 · The CFPB will enforce over a dozen consumer financial protection laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting , Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Truth-in-Lending Act. In addition, the CFPB will have the power to stop practices that are “unfair, deceptive, or abusive.”