This tax season, protect yourself from IRS imposter scams
Help older adults in your community learn the difference between communications from the IRS and a scammer. Order the Bureau’s free IRS Scam placemat today.
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Financial institutions report widespread elder financial abuse
The Bureau released a report about key facts, trends, and patterns revealed in Suspicious Activity Reports—or SARs—filed by banks, credit unions, casinos, and other financial services providers from 2013-2017. This first-ever public analysis provides a chance to better understand elder fraud and to find ways to improve prevention and response.
How to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and scammers
Learn how to spot the warning signs of debt collection scams and ways to protect yourself.
Guard your new Medicare ID card to avoid fraud
Tips to help you protect yourself from Medicare ID fraud.
Guard your wallet as well as your heart: Romance scams
Tips to help you avoid romance scams.
Warning: Lottery scam using a CFPB employee’s name
We are alerting people of a lottery scam using a CFPB employee’s name. We also have tips to help you avoid falling victim to imposter scams.
This holiday season, don’t let scammers take advantage of your generosity
The CFPB is releasing a new educational placemat on fake charity scams.
How to spot a scammer
Federal government agencies and federal employees will not ask you to send money to collect prizes. They also won’t call to threaten you with jail time or a lawsuit if you don’t pay a debt. Learn how to protect yourself from imposter scams.
Sprint and Verizon will refund $120 million to consumers harmed by illegal billing practices
We’re announcing settlements with Sprint and Verizon to return $120 million directly to consumers for illegal billing of unauthorized third-party charges. Read more about the settlement and learn how to submit a claim.
The VA doesn’t send you mortgage ads
We’re announcing an enforcement action against a lender that wrongfully used the logos of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).