Servicio UniTeller, Inc.
On December 22, 2022, the Bureau issued an order against Servicio UniTeller, Inc. (UniTeller), a nonbank remittance transfer provider headquartered in Rochelle Park, New Jersey.
Enforcement actions
When we take an enforcement action against an entity or person we believe has violated the law, we will post court documents and other related materials here.
The Bureau may enforce the law by filing an action in federal district court or by initiating an administrative adjudication proceeding. Administrative proceedings are conducted by an Administrative Law Judge, who holds hearings and issues a recommended decision. Proceedings are conducted in accordance with the Rules of Practice for Adjudication Proceedings .
Discover Bank, The Student Loan Corporation, and Discover Products, Inc.
On December 22, 2020, the Bureau issued a consent order against Discover Bank, The Student Loan Corporation, and Discover Products, Inc. (collectively, Discover). Discover Bank, headquartered in Greenwood, Delaware, is an insured depository institution that provides and services private student loans.
Timemark, Inc., Timothy Lenihan, Sr., Mark Nagler, and Casey Gassaway
On July 7, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau settled with Timemark, Inc., a company based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, that provides debt-relief services to consumers with federal student-loan debt, and with its owners and officers, Timothy Lenihan, Sr., Mark Nagler, and Casey Gassaway.
Consumer Advocacy Center Inc., d/b/a Premier Student Loan Center; True Count Staffing Inc., d/b/a SL Account Management; Prime Consulting LLC, d/b/a Financial Preparation Services; Albert Kim; Kaine Wen; and Tuong Nguyen
On October 21, 2019, the Bureau along with the states of Minnesota, North Carolina, and California filed a complaint and sought a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Consumer Advocacy Center Inc., d/b/a Premier Student Loan Center (Premier); True Count Staffing Inc., d/b/a SL Account Management (True Count); Prime Consulting LLC, d/b/a Financial Preparation Services (Prime); Albert Kim; Kaine Wen; and Tuong Nguyen.
Student CU Connect CUSO, LLC
The Bureau today announced a settlement with Student CU Connect CUSO, LLC (CUSO), a company set up to hold and manage private loans for students at ITT...
Conduent Education Services, LLC
The CFPB today announced a settlement with Conduent Education Services, LLC (CES).
Citibank, N.A.
The Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against Citibank, N.A. for student loan
servicing failures that harmed borrowers.
Transworld Systems, Inc.
On September 18, 2017, the Bureau issued a consent order against Transworld Systems (TSI), the debt collector for several National Collegiate Student Loan...
National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts
On September 18, 2017, the Bureau filed a complaint and proposed consent judgment against several the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts (collectively, the “NCSLTs”).
Aequitas Capital Management, Inc., et al.
The Bureau filed a complaint and proposed settlement against Aequitas Capital Management, Inc. and related entities, for aiding the Corinthian Colleges'...
Navient Corporation, Navient Solutions, Inc. and Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc.
On January 18, 2017, the Bureau filed a complaint against Navient Corporation and its subsidiaries, Navient Solutions, LLC, and Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc. Navient Corporation is a nonbank that owns and services student loans.
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
The CFPB today took action against for-profit college chain Bridgepoint Education, Inc. for deceiving students into taking out private student loans that...
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
On August 22, 2016, the Bureau issued an order against Wells Fargo, N.A. to address its illegal private student loan servicing practices that increased costs and unfairly penalized certain student loan borrowers.
Student Aid Institute, Steven Lamont
The Bureau took action to halt a student loan debt relief scam that illegally tricked borrowers into paying fees for federal loan benefits and...
Global Financial Support, Inc. d/b/a Student Financial Resource Center, d/b/a College Financial Advisory; and Armond Aria a/k/a Armond Amir Aria
On October 29, 2015, the Bureau filed a complaint against Global Financial Support, Inc. (Global Financial), which operates under the names Student Financial Resource Center and College Financial Advisory, and its owner and CEO, Armond Aria.
Student Financial Aid Services, Inc.
The CFPB filed a complaint and proposed consent order in federal court against Student Financial Aid Services, Inc. for illegal sales and billing practices.
Discover Bank, the Student Loan Corporation, and Discover Products, Inc.
CFPB took action against Discover Bank and its affiliates for illegal private student loan servicing practices.
College Education Services; Marcia Elena Vargas; and Frank Liz
The CFPB took action to put an end to two student “debt relief” scams that illegally tricked borrowers into paying upfront fees for federal loan benefits.
IrvineWebWorks, Inc. d/b/a Student Loan Processing. US, et al.
The CFPB took action to put an end to two student “debt relief” scams that illegally tricked borrowers into paying upfront fees for federal loan benefits.
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. d/b/a Everest College, WyoTech, and Heald College
The Bureau sued for-profit college chain Corinthian Colleges, Inc. for its illegal predatory lending scheme.
ITT Educational Services, Inc.
On February 26, 2014, the CFPB filed a lawsuit against ITT Educational Services, Inc. (ITT) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.