Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a trusted U.S. government agency dedicated to protecting consumers in the financial marketplace. Established to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability, the CFPB helps individuals make informed financial decisions while holding banks, lenders, credit card companies, and other financial institutions accountable to federal consumer protection laws.Through education, advocacy, and complaint resolution services, the CFPB empowers consumers with valuable resources on mortgages, credit cards, loans, debt collection, credit reporting, and more. The agency also provides direct assistance to consumers experiencing financial issues by connecting them with companies to help resolve disputes efficiently.