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Consumer Advisory: Video games are targeting your children to get into your wallet

Gaming marketplaces increasingly mirror banking and payment systems but use design tricks to encourage spending, and our children are often the primary audience. Here are steps to help protect your family.
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CFPB and Justice Department Issue Joint Statement Cautioning that Financial Institutions May Not Use Immigration Status to Illegally Discriminate Against Credit Applicants

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Justice Department today issued a joint statement that reminds financial institutions that all credit applicants are protected from discrimination on the basis of their national origin, race, and other characteristics covered by the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, regardless of their immigration status.
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CFPB Report Identifies Issues with Increased Servicemember Use of Digital Payment Apps

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its annual report on the top financial concerns facing military families. The report highlights the growth of digital payment app usage in the servicemember community, the unique risks to servicemembers from these services, and the potential abuse from bad actors.