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CFPB provides input on New York reforms on abusive corporate conduct.

Some student loans require a showing of undue hardship and an adversary proceeding to be discharged in bankruptcy. Other student loans are treated the same as other consumer unsecured debt.

Inaccurate credit reports hurt small businesses similar to how they hurt consumers – the CFPB commends the FTC for taking action to hold credit reporting agencies accountable for their misconduct toward small businesses.

September is Disaster Preparedness Month. Learn easy ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams.

Learn about the consumer protection laws that keep members of the military and their families safe from fraud, scams, and financial harm.

We’re pleased to announce the release of the Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Networks Development Guide to help stakeholders bring community members together in the fight against elder financial exploitation.

I-download ang mga handout [pinamimigay] at mga sheet ng gawain para sa pag-iwas sa panloloko para tulungan ang mga matatanda sa panahon ng Buwan ng Matatandang Amerikano at sa panahon ng pandemiko ng coronavirus.

Tải về các bản thông báo và phiếu tóm tắt thông tin chống lừa đảo để giúp những người cao tuổi trong tháng tôn vinh Người Cao Tuổi ở Hoa Kỳ và trong đại dịch vi-rút corona.

下載詐騙預防傳單及活動單，在美國老年人月以及冠狀病毒疫情期間幫助老年人。

Download fraud prevention handouts and activity sheets to help older adults during Older Americans Month and during the coronavirus pandemic.

Descargue folletos y hojas con actividades para la prevención del fraude que publicamos para asistir a los adultos mayores en el Mes del Adulto Mayor y durante la pandemia del coronavirus.

If you or a loved one needs help with errands, watch out for scammers. Scammers prey on older adults during times of uncertainty. Learn the warning signs.

Si usted o un ser querido necesita ayuda con diligencias cotidianas, esté pendiente de estafadores. Éstos se aprovechan de adultos mayores en tiempos inciertos. Sepa las señales de alerta.

Cuando los cobradores le contactan, usted podría no saber si se trata de uno legítimo o de alguien tratando de estafarle.

Las estafas con el Seguro Social son el tipo más común de fraude y los estafadores están mejorando sus trucos que ahora incluyen llamadas telefónicas, emails y mensajes de texto. Le mostramos las señales que debe observar para protegerse usted y a sus seres queridos.

Social Security scammers are evolving their tactics to include phone, email and text. Learn five ways to identify a scam to protect yourself and your loved ones.

When debt collectors contact you, you may not be sure if they are legitimate or trying to scam you.

Aprenda a reconocer y reportar las estafas del “abuelo” o “persona necesitada”. Ordene copias gratis de nuestro mantel individual sobre la Estafa de los Abuelos.

Learn how to recognize and report “grandparent” or “person in need” scams. Order copies of our free Grandparent Scam placemat.

Aprenda a reconocer y reportar estafas con el Seguro Social. Ordene sus copias gratuitas de nuestro mantel individual.

Learn how to recognize and report Social Security scams. Order copies of our free Social Security Scam placemat.

Le mostramos lo que puede hacer si alguien le llama para ofrecerle un premio a cambio de que pague primero.

Learn how to tell the difference between a real communication from the IRS and a scammer pretending to be the IRS. Share these tips with others by ordering FREE copies of the IRS Scam Placemat.

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.

The Bureau is releasing tips and a new, free educational placemat, for download or bulk order, on Medicare ID fraud.