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Consumer education placemats on fraud and scam prevention and elder financial exploitation are available for free from CFPB.
Top 10 ways to protect yourself in the wake of the Equifax data breach
Top 10 ways to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud after the Equifax data breach and an update on the arbitration clause for Equifax’s offer of free credit monitoring.
Servicemembers should secure their identity after the Equifax data breach
If you were one of the many servicemembers and their families affected by the recent Equifax data breach here is a CFPB Op Order on how to secure your identity.
Equifax data breach updates
A collection of the latest releases, tips, updates, known scams, and information from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other federal agencies working to support the millions of people affected by the Equifax data breach.
Identity theft protection following the Equifax data breach
Whether or not you have been affected by the Equifax data breach, or your personal information has been stolen, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your credit.
A financial toolkit for victims of hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey
Hurricanes like Maria, Irma, and Harvey can bring flood damage and financial distress. Know who to contact, what to expect, and how to avoid scams as you reorganize your finances.
The IRS is using private debt collectors. Here’s what you should know.
If you have an old debt with the IRS, you might receive a letter informing you that your account is being transferred to a private debt collector. Learn...
How to avoid credit repair service scams
Look out for these five red flag examples when
offered credit repair services.
Don’t let malicious mail make off with your money
Download our new mail fraud placemat to give you, or a
loved one, helpful reminders of common warning signs of mail fraud.
Be your family’s financial action hero during an emergency
We have some ways for you to channel your inner financial action hero and be prepared, no matter what the disaster.
Four ways to support your community’s fight against elder financial exploitation
Financial exploitation robs millions of older people of their money and property annually. To prevent and respond to the growing crisis of elder financial...
Immigrants facing unique financial challenges
Learn about the unique financial challenges
facing immigrants in America and what resources we have available to help.
Guard against fraud and make better financial decisions for Military Consumer Protection Month
Be aware of these online and local resources
available for servicemembers and veterans.
Protecting one’s credit while in the criminal justice system
There are many in the criminal justice system who may be at risk of identity theft and other consumer financial fraud. Our new fraud protection tip sheet...
Beware of scams targeting older people during the holidays
Scams that target older people occur every day, but you can count on scammers to ramp up their efforts to prey on people's generosity during the holiday...
What’s that chip doing on my credit card?
Lately, we've received questions from people wanting to know what these chips are and how they work. As a new federal agency, we're committed to providing...
Servicemembers: Protecting your credit when you’re away from home
Being away and mission-focused means you won't be able to regularly check your accounts or credit report, so you may be at increased risk for fraud or...
Reminder for steps you can take if you think your credit or debit card data was hacked
Home Depot has confirmed that there has been a breach of its payment data systems. According to the company, the breach could potentially impact any...
How to protect vulnerable children from credit reporting problems
Youth in foster care are particularly susceptible to identity theft because they often lack a permanent address, and their personal information is...
Four steps you can take if you think your credit or debit card data was hacked
The recent data breach and theft of credit and debit card information at Target retail stores could impact tens of millions of consumers, and we want to let...
Trick-or-treating for your money
When it comes to tricking you out of your money, for scammers it's Halloween all year long. In 2011, an estimated 25.6 million adults (10.8 percent of the...
Protect yourself from buyer’s remorse
This blog post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week When you buy something it's hard to know if you're getting the best deal – and that...
Why you should be suspicious of government logos
No, really. Just because something has a government logo on it doesn't mean that it's legitimate. Just today, we announced that we're cracking down on two...
Don’t take a bath on a flood-damaged car
Hurricanes and severe storms can bring misery to a lot of people. We've all seen recent images of houses and cars submerged in water. Have you ever wondered...
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