CFPB Report to Congress Details Sweeping Changes to Enforcement, Supervision and Consumer Complaints
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released its latest semi-annual report to Congress, documenting substantial changes to federal consumer financial oversight, including the closure of more than 1,300 supervisory actions, a reduction in examinations and a revised approach to enforcement.

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FTC Reports $80 Million in Consumer Redress as Impersonation Crackdown Targets Debt Collection and Credit Repair Scams
The Federal Trade Commission has secured more than $80 million in consumer redress, completed 14 enforcement actions, and helped shut down 19 websites impersonating the agency since its Impersonation Rule took effect in 2024. The agency’s latest enforcement update highlights continued efforts to combat fraudulent schemes involving debt collection, credit repair, debt relief, and other financial services.

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New Report Finds 26.6% of U.S. Adults Had Medical Debt, With More Than One-Third Facing Collection Activity
More than one-quarter of U.S. adults reported having medical debt in 2025, with more than one-third of those carrying medical debt experiencing collection agency contact, according to a new Urban Institute report. The findings highlight the continued prevalence of unpaid medical bills, the role of collection agencies in medical debt recovery, and the financial consequences facing consumers as health care costs increase.

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