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| Consumer Protection |
| We ensure that banks under our jurisdiction are compliant with consumer protection laws. Banks are also evaluated for their level of performance in meeting their communities' credit needs under the Community Reinvestment Act. |
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Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Scams  Federal Reserve offers tips on protecting yourself when seeking help with keeping your home. |
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| Frauds
and Scams Criminals often invoke the name of the Federal Reserve in an attempt to give legitimacy to fraudulent transactions, financial instruments, investment opportunities and fund-raising proposals. These scams may be directed at individuals or institutions. We frequently encounter these scams in their many variations. |
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| Consumer
Complaints To file a complaint, you can:
Cómo
puede un consumidor presentar una queja acerca de un banco
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| Identity
Theft This booklet from the Boston Fed is designed to help you understand what identity theft is, how it happens, how to protect yourself and what steps to take if your identity is stolen. |
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| Agencies Issue Revised Identity Theft Brochure Circular No. 12051, December 22, 2008 |
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| Board Approves Rules to Better Protect Credit Card Users Circular No. 12045, December 19, 2008 |
