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Representing over 1,100 workers nationwide at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. CFPB workers have returned over $21 billion to millions of Americans since 2012 www.nteu335.org

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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"In the big picture, the move is part of a trend of the administration taking a friendlier approach with businesses — even at the federal agency tasked with guarding consumers from unfair and deceptive practices."
propublica.org
The Federal Agency That’s Supposed to Protect Consumers Just Made Another Business-Friendly Move
Debt collection. Credit reporting. Payday loans. Consumer complaints to a federal database used to help reveal issues and bring accountability. Then the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stopped…
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"As the CFPB turns away from its watchdog role, it’s making it harder for all of us to watch as well."
propublica.org
The Federal Agency That’s Supposed to Protect Consumers Just Made Another Business-Friendly Move
Debt collection. Credit reporting. Payday loans. Consumer complaints to a federal database used to help reveal issues and bring accountability. Then the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stopped…
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 23/09/2026
NEW: Debt collection. Credit reporting. Payday loans. Consumer complaints to a federal database used to help reveal issues and bring accountability. Then the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stopped publishing the narratives.
propublica.org
The Federal Agency That’s Supposed to Protect Consumers Just Made Another Business-Friendly Move
Debt collection. Credit reporting. Payday loans. Consumer complaints to a federal database used to help reveal issues and bring accountability. Then the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stopped pu...
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We all knew that Trump's efforts to destroy the CFPB and other vital public services was never about cutting waste and saving taxpayer money.
cnn.com
Trump administration paid federal employees $9.5 billion not to work in 2025 under DOGE plan | CNN Politics
The Trump administration last year spent $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave for federal workers as part of its plan to shrink the government and save taxpayers money, according to a new estimat...
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
In the past, the CFPB's goal would've been identifying the root cause and preventing future harm to consumers. Instead Vought just provided air cover to Bilt without directing real fixes or systematic changes.
propublica.org
The Trump Administration’s Plan for Protecting Consumers? Politely Ask Companies to Behave.
Rather than investigate a buzzy fintech startup for throwing users’ accounts into chaos, the Russell Vought-led Consumer Financial Protection Bureau trusted that the company was “back on track.”…
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The CFPB used to be a watchdog. But under Trump and Vought, it's more like the financial industry's golden retriever.
propublica.org
The Trump Administration’s Plan for Protecting Consumers? Politely Ask Companies to Behave.
Rather than investigate a buzzy fintech startup for throwing users’ accounts into chaos, the Russell Vought-led Consumer Financial Protection Bureau trusted that the company was “back on track.”…
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Shocking nobody: "an ask-nicely strategy to consumer protection isn’t likely to protect consumers." www.propublica.org/article/bilt...
propublica.org
The Trump Administration’s Plan for Protecting Consumers? Politely Ask Companies to Behave.
Rather than investigate a buzzy fintech startup for throwing users’ accounts into chaos, the Russell Vought-led Consumer Financial Protection Bureau trusted that the company was “back on track.” Custo...
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We won't be intimidated by this administration ✊️ #SolidarityForever
theguardian.com
Trump administration accused of ‘bullying’ union leader at consumer protection agency
Critic of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau leadership was put under investigation and suspended from job
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Trump and Mark Paoletta's CFPB just put one of our most active and visible members on administrative leave for undisclosed reasons. He recently spoke out about the CFPB's illegal and chaotic office relocation. Coincidence? nteu335.org/2026/08/11/c...
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CFPB Workers Denounce Mark Paoletta’s “Sham” Investigation of CFPB Union Leader
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Sadly this is not the first time nor likely the last that the Trump administration has targeted a union leader. But we won't let them push us around. phttps://nteu335.org/2026/08/11/cfpb-workers-denounce-mark-paolettas-sham-investigation-of-cfpb-union-leader/
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CFPB Workers Denounce Mark Paoletta’s “Sham” Investigation of CFPB Union Leader
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
BREAKING: Trump and Mark Paoletta’s CFPB has launched a sham investigation into one of our union leaders. If they thought this would silence and intimidate us, they badly miscalculated. #SolidarityForever
nteu335.org
CFPB Workers Denounce Mark Paoletta’s “Sham” Investigation of CFPB Union Leader
Mark Paoletta’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has launched an internal investigation of CFPB Union leader Stephen Wheeler.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
"By the time some CFPB staff arrived to begin working on the first three floors of that building, there were not enough desks for all the employees at the agency. And the floors they were assigned to work from did not have functional Wi-Fi."
npr.org
Bedbugs, bad Wi-Fi: Federal workers say forced summer relocations have been chaos
Federal agencies are rushing to move hundreds of workers into new buildings. Employees say the moves are significantly disrupting their work.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Something tell us they don't actually want us to do our jobs protecting consumers and holding financial scammers and fraudsters accountable.
reuters.com
US consumer watchdog supervisor warned staff of 'unpleasant' fallout if they go too hard on firms
A top supervision examiner at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned staff they would face "most unpleasant" consequences if they were too aggressive in ​their oversight of financial firms.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
It's always hard to tell the difference between malevolence and incompetence with this administration. In this case, it's probably a bit of both. 🙃
npr.org
Bedbugs, bad Wi-Fi: Federal workers say forced summer relocations have been chaos
Federal agencies are rushing to move hundreds of workers into new buildings. Employees say the moves are significantly disrupting their work.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
"It reinforces the fact that the companies the CFPB oversees have a direct line of communication to the political leadership and that they will not hesitate to circumvent the supervisory process." Corruption plain and simple.
reuters.com
US consumer watchdog supervisor warned staff of 'unpleasant' fallout if they go too hard on firms
A top supervision examiner at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned staff they would face "most unpleasant" consequences if they were too aggressive in ​their oversight of financial firms
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
"This message will be read by many at the CFPB as a clear threat that if they ask a question the institution doesn't like, their jobs may be on the line."
reuters.com
US consumer watchdog supervisor warned staff of 'unpleasant' fallout if they go too hard on firms
A top supervision examiner at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned staff they would face "most unpleasant" consequences if they were too aggressive in ​their oversight of financial firms
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Chaos is the point when you don't want government to deliver for everyday Americans.
npr.org
Bedbugs, bad Wi-Fi: Federal workers say forced summer relocations have been chaos
Federal agencies are rushing to move hundreds of workers into new buildings. Employees say the moves are significantly disrupting their work.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Russ Vought has ordered CFPB workers across the US to move to DC. He wants everyone he can't fire to quit so consumers have less protection. We asked CFPB Union members how this shameful and illegal act affects them:
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Russ Vought has ordered CFPB workers across the US to move to DC. He wants everyone he can't fire to quit so consumers have less protection. We asked CFPB Union members how this shameful and illegal act affects them: #savecfpb #stopvought
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Q of the day: Will Brian Johnson continue Vought’s dismantling of the CFPB via illegal layoffs, forced relocations, denying compensation, violating union contracts, etc? Or will he stop attacking our workers and let us get back to protecting Americans?
banking.senate.gov
Nomination Hearing | United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
The Official website of The United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Update: Our sister Helen has undergone her procedure and is now recovering from brain surgery. After Vought cut benefits, she needs money for expenses, and needs YOUR help. Helen's kids rely on her every day. Can she rely on you? gofund.me/2350f7f63. Adjust the “tip” to 0% and see the disclaimer.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Russ Vought has ordered CFPB workers across the US to move to DC. He wants everyone he can't fire to quit so consumers have less protection. We asked CFPB Union members how this shameful and illegal act affects them:
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
CFPB Union NTEU 335 on the job during Vought's circus performance at last week's HFSC hearing.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Trump and Vought have decided you can afford life just fine, so they shut us down. #savecfpb #stopvought
cnbc.com
Sen. Warren says Trump's CFPB overhaul has cost Americans $26.5 billion
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says the Trump administration's rollback of CFPB rules and enforcement has cost Americans up to $26.5 billion so far.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
“We’re the agency that polices [financial companies] and makes sure they follow the law and don’t rip consumers off, so they don’t like us around." www.ms.now/news/cfpb-vo...
ms.now
‘Fire people without firing them’: CFPB workers get an ultimatum
Employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau returned to the office this week. Hundreds more, spread across the country, must relocate to Washington by November or leave.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
@sylviagarcia.house.gov asked the question of the day at today’s HFSC hearing on the CFPB. Russ Vought doesn’t want space for all of our workers. He wants to fire most of us and cripple the agency. He wants fewer people protecting Americans from scammy corporations. #stopvought #savecfpb
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Thank you for the shoutout at today's hearing, @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social. We will keep fighting for consumers and our rights. We will show up at every opportunity to hold to account Vought or anyone else who tries to illegally destroy or degrade CFPB. #stopvought #savecfpb
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This week Congress will have its first opportunity to question Russ Vought in person about the his destruction and corruption of the CFPB.
bloomberg.com
Vought Gutted America’s Consumer Watchdog — Now Congress Seeks Answers
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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Russell Vought, Acting Director of the #CFPB will testify before #Congress this week. The message from State consumer protection groups is clear: During this cost of living crisis, a strong CFPB is essential to protect against #financial exploitation. View all State Letters on our site.
consumerfed.org
Article - States to Congress:
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Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Russell Vought is about to testify before the House Financial Services Committee for an update on the CFPB. He needs to answer for his attempts to dismantle the agency, which has cost American consumers billions due to dropped enforcement actions and abandoned rulemaking efforts.
The Banking Committee Minority Staff calculated that the Trump Administration’s attack on the CFPB has cost American consumers $19 billion. They analyzed documents from the CFPB, reports by other federal agencies, and publicly available data, breaking down the costs to consumers into four major categories:

The Trump Administration permanently dismissed at least 22 enforcement actions to redress more than $3.5 billion in alleged harm to consumers, $3.5 billion of potential restitution that would have gone directly into Americans’ bank accounts. This number includes only the enforcement actions with decided monetary amounts – the Trump Administration dropped additional cases against big financial institutions and giant corporations that likely would have resulted in billions more being returned to Americans.
The Trump Administration dropped, reduced, or failed to distribute payments from 23 settlements or consent orders against companies—including repeat offenders—that cost consumers up to $225 million.
The Trump Administration, working with Republicans in Congress, rescinded CFPB rules and guidance that could have saved consumers up to $15 billion in overdraft fees and credit card late fees.
The CFPB gutted its Consumer Complaint Program, which likely cost $40 million in direct consumer relief.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
“If the company can simply turn, go behind the scenes and take a shortcut and undo years of work simply because they know the right people or have whispered in the right ears, it's incredibly corrosive to the ability of the government to pursue public justice."
bloomberg.com
Vought Gutted America’s Consumer Watchdog — Now Congress Seeks Answers
Trump's CFPB head has let big businesses walk away from enforcement actions while changing how the bureau operates.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
“We’ve been fighting to keep this agency open so we can protect American consumers since February 2025,” Doug Wilson, an enforcement attorney who has worked at the CFPB for almost a decade, told Bloomberg Law. “We’re still fighting.”
news.bloomberglaw.com
CFPB Employees Report to New Office as Potential Layoffs Loom
Workers filed into the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new headquarters Monday morning, marking their first day back in office after the Trump administration froze most of their work last year…
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Russ Vought has ordered CFPB workers across the US to move to DC. He wants everyone he can't fire to quit so consumers have less protection. We asked CFPB Union members how this shameful and illegal act affects them:
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Vought's forced relocation of CFPB workers to a DC office is illegal but it's not going to keep us down. Appreciate the solidarity and love from our fellow federal workers and union members with @fedworkersunited.bsky.social! The fight continues! ✊️
news.bloomberglaw.com
CFPB Employees Report to New Office as Potential Layoffs Loom
Workers filed into the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new headquarters Monday morning, marking their first day back in office after the Trump administration froze most of their work last year…
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Help a Single Mom Recover from Brain Surgery! After Vought cut benefits, Helen needs money for expenses related to brain surgery, and she still needs YOUR help. Helen's kids who rely on her every day. Can she rely on you gofund.me/2350f7f63. Adjust the “tip” to 0% and see the attached disclaimer.
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Money on the Left @moneyontheleft.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Defend the CFPB! moneyontheleft.org/2026/02/01/d...
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
“Diminished But Still Alive: Inside Russ Vought’s CFPB” via @notus.com: Relocation and “return to the office” is an intentional tactic laid out in Project 2025. www.notus.org/agencies/cfp...
notus.org
Diminished But Still Alive: Inside Russ Vought’s CFPB
Hundreds of employees around the country must relocate to Washington, D.C., or risk termination from the agency that has repeatedly attempted to eliminate their jobs.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Trump and Vought's campaign to degrade the CFPB and torment its workers continues, but we aren't giving up our fight to get back to work protecting consumers as Congress intended. www.notus.org/agencies/cfp...
notus.org
Diminished But Still Alive: Inside Russ Vought’s CFPB
Hundreds of employees around the country must relocate to Washington, D.C., or risk termination from the agency that has repeatedly attempted to eliminate their jobs.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Russ Vought has illegally ordered CFPB workers teleworking within 50 miles of DC to forget their collective bargaining agreement and report to a new office. He hopes to get everyone he can't fire to quit. We asked CFPB Union members how this affects them:
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Help a Single Mom Recover from Brain Surgery! After Vought cut benefits, Helen needs money for expenses related to brain surgery, and she still needs YOUR help. Helen's kids who rely on her every day. Can she rely on you gofund.me/2350f7f63. Adjust the “tip” to 0% and see the attached disclaimer.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Russ Vought has illegally ordered CFPB workers teleworking within 50 miles of DC to forget their collective bargaining agreement and report to a new office. He hopes to get everyone he can't fire to quit. We asked CFPB Union members how this affects them:
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Russ Vought has ordered CFPB workers across the US to move to DC with two weeks to decide. He wants everyone he can't fire to quit so consumers have less protection. We asked CFPB Union members how this shameful and illegal act affects them:
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Russ Vought has ordered CFPB workers across the US to move to DC with two weeks to decide. He wants everyone he can't fire to quit so consumers have less protection. We asked CFPB Union members how this shameful and illegal act affects them:
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Russ Vought has ordered CFPB workers across the US to move to DC with two weeks to decide. He wants everyone he can't fire to quit so consumers have less protection. We asked CFPB Union members how this shameful and illegal act affects them:
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Trump's pick to lead the CFPB is a Capital One executive. Did he play any role in the CFPB's decision last year to terminate a lawsuit against the bank?
news.bloombergtax.com
Warren Probes Trump CFPB Pick’s Role in Dropped Capital One Suit
A top Democratic lawmaker wants to know whether Brian Johnson, a Capital One Financial Corp. executive tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, played a role…
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
This illegal forced relocation is another attempt in Vought’s yearslong crusade to drive workers out of public service and close the CFPB. Instead of pardoning corporate criminals and shrinking CFPB’s nationwide presence to just DC, we demand a CFPB that values its workers and serves all Americans.
news.bloomberglaw.com
CFPB Gives Workers Two Weeks to Decide Whether to Move to DC
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees based outside of Washington have two weeks to decide whether they will report to the agency’s new headquarters or lose their jobs.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Just two weeks to decide whether to move our families across the country to DC??? Shameful and illegal!
news.bloomberglaw.com
CFPB Gives Workers Two Weeks to Decide Whether to Move to DC
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees based outside of Washington have two weeks to decide whether they will report to the agency’s new headquarters or lose their jobs.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We all know what's really going here. Vought's forced relocation of CFPB's dedicated staff is yet another ploy to fire workers and ultimately close the consumer watchdog.
news.bloomberglaw.com
CFPB Gives Workers Two Weeks to Decide Whether to Move to DC
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees based outside of Washington have two weeks to decide whether they will report to the agency’s new headquarters or lose their jobs.
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CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Looks like a good way to hide corporate abuse and prevent consumers from having their issues addressed. Unfortunately, not surprising from Vought.
news.bloomberglaw.com
CFPB Moves to Curb AI, Influencer-Driven Consumer Complaints
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s push to curtail a spike in complaints about credit reporting companies driven by artificial intelligence chatbots, credit repair organizations, and social…
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National Consumer Law Center @nclc4consumers.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
“The CFPB should be doing its job to make it easier for people to get help, not throwing new obstacles in their path,” said @chichiwu.bsky.social. “It should be focusing on the abuses of the credit reporting oligopoly, not acting in cahoots with it.” #ProtectConsumers www.nclc.org/cfpb-takes-f...
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CFPB Takes Further Steps to Suppress Consumer Complaints
New Actions Targeted at Discouraging People from Challenging the Big Three Credit Reporting Companies
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