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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Making markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans.

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    Mar 4

    Today is National Day! We’re teaming up with and to discuss telephone impostor scams on Facebook Live TONIGHT at 7 P.M. ET. Get reminder here: .

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  2. 17 hours ago

    Did you know that all consumer reporting companies are required to provide you a copy of the information in your report if you request it? Find out where and how to request your consumer reports and what you can do once you order them.

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  3. 21 hours ago

    2.1 million homeowners are more than 90 days behind on their mortgage payments. Learn more in our new report on how the COVID-19 pandemic has left families at risk of losing their homes.

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  4. 23 hours ago

    Filing your federal taxes could be a chance to get money to help pay bills, handle emergency expenses, or build savings. Learn about the benefits you might get from filing your federal tax return in 2021.

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    Mar 2

    Did you miss our webinar with tips on how to avoid falling victim to and scams related to vaccinations? You can watch the webinar video featuring experts from and here:

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  6. Retweeted
    Mar 3

    Don’t trust caller ID. Scammers manipulate it to look like the call is coming from an official government number.

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    Mar 3

    If someone calls you out of the blue, says they work at a local vaccine distribution site, and asks for money - it’s a scam. More at

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  8. Mar 3

    Today, we released a notice of proposed rulemaking to delay the mandatory compliance date of the General Qualified Mortgage final rule from July 1, 2021 to October 1, 2022.

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  9. Mar 3

    We want to hear from you.

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    Mar 3

    Join us for a hosted by TOMORROW, March 4! We are warning Americans on National "Slam the Scam" Day to hang up on government imposters and warn your family and friends. Follow along tomorrow at 3PM ET to protect yourself from phone scams.

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  11. Mar 3

    Today, we filed a lawsuit in federal court against BrightSpeed Solutions Inc. and its founder and former chief executive officer for knowingly processing payments for companies engaged in internet-based technical-support fraud.

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  12. Mar 3

    We looked at the rates and risk of housing insecurity during COVID-19. Here are the steps we’re taking to prevent harm to vulnerable consumers.

    “We have very little time to prevent millions of families from losing their homes to eviction and foreclosure.” CFPB Acting Director, Dave Uejio I’ve instructed our teams to: Protect homeowners from unnecessary foreclosure and loss of wealth Make sure homeowners and renters have the tools they need now Continue our work to understand the causes and cures of the housing insecurity crisis
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  13. Mar 3

    Nearly 9 million families are behind on their rent. Learn more in our new report on housing security and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Mar 1

    National Slam the Scam Day is Thurs March 4! The government will NEVER: 🚫Suspend your SSN 🚫Threaten you with arrest if you don't immediately pay a fee 🚫Require payment by cash, gift card or wire transfer Help us ! Visit to learn more.

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    Mar 1

    It’s National Consumer Protection Week! All week we'll be tweeting tips to help people and businesses avoid falling for common scams. We'll share some of the scams we’re seeing related to and some of the great work we’re doing to help protect the public!

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  16. Mar 2

    Millions of people are struggling with their mortgage. If you’re one of them, you have options. Learn about expanded protections and relief options for homeowners.

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  17. Mar 2

    The number of homeowners behind on their mortgage has doubled since the beginning of the pandemic. Our new report has the details.

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  18. Mar 1

    “We have very little time to prevent millions of families from losing their homes to eviction and foreclosure.” Acting , Dave Uejio explains how we’re working to protect consumers and prevent another housing crisis.

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  19. Mar 1

    Our new report on housing insecurity finds more than 11 million Americans are at risk of losing their home. Learn about the report.

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  20. Mar 1

    If you are a homeowner struggling to pay your mortgage, you may have more time to seek mortgage forbearance and foreclosure relief. Learn about mortgage relief options during the coronavirus pandemic.

    5 steps to ask for mortgage forbearance — consumerfinance.gov
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