CFPB Reports Highlight Problems with Tenant Background Checks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued two reports on the tenant background check industry. The reports describe how errors in these background checks contribute to…
Mauritius National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate you and the Mauritian people on the 55th anniversary of Mauritian independence. The United States and Mauritius enjoy a strong…
Reporte de la CFPB Destaca Problemas con la Verificación de Antecedentes de Inquilinos
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy día, la Oficina para Protección Financiera del Consumidor (CFPB) ha emitido dos reportes sobre la industria de la verificación de antecedentes de inquilinos. Los reportes describen…
FTC Approves Final Order against LCA-Vision, Halting Alleged Bait-and-Switch Advertising for LASIK Laser Eye Surgery
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has finalized a final consent order against Ohio-based LCA-Vision, doing business as LasikPlus and Joffe MediCenter, related to allegedly deceptive ads…
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to The Netherlands and Germany
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis will travel to the Netherlands and Germany March 13-18, 2023, to meet with U.S. Allies and partners on military assistance for…
CFPB Supervisory Examinations Find Credit Reporting Failures, Junk Fees, and Mishandling of COVID-19 Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new Supervisory Highlights report on legal violations identified during the CFPB’s supervisory examinations in the first half of…
Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Carstens Travel to Qatar
Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Carstens Travel to Qatar Official news published at https://www.state.gov/special-envoy-for-hostage-affairs-carstens-travel-to-qatar/
Los Exámenes de Supervisión de la CFPB Encuentran Fallas en el Reporte del Crédito, Uso de Tarifas Inesperadas y Engañoso Manejo de las Protecciones por COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, la Oficina para la Protección Financiera del Consumidor (CFPB) ha publicado un nuevo Reporte de Supervisión sobre las violaciones legales encontradas en los exámenes de supervisión…
Assistant Secretary Satterfield Travels March 13-17 to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
From March 13-17, 2023, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. She will address nearly 500…
CFPB Takes Action Against Carrington Mortgage for Cheating Homeowners out of CARES Act Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking action against Carrington Mortgage Services for deceptive acts or practices under the Consumer Financial Protection Act in connection with…