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Congress established the CFPB to protect consumers by carrying out Federal consumer financial laws. Among other things, they:

Conduct rule-making, supervision, and enforcement for Federal consumer financial protection laws
Restrict unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices
Take consumer complaints
Promote financial education
Research consumer behavior
Monitor financial markets for new risks to consumers
Enforce laws that outlaw discrimination and other unfair treatment in consumer finance

To learn more on how to protect your rights as a consumer visit: www.cfpb.gov