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If you or a loved one needs help with errands, watch out for scammers. Scammers prey on older adults during times of uncertainty. Learn the warning signs.

Si usted o un ser querido necesita ayuda con diligencias cotidianas, esté pendiente de estafadores. Éstos se aprovechan de adultos mayores en tiempos inciertos. Sepa las señales de alerta.

Tips for staying on top of your finances during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly if you’ve dodged income loss or major expenses.

Consejos para que se mantenga al día con sus finanzas durante la pandemia del coronavirus, particularmente si no ha perdido sus ingresos o no ha tenido grandes gastos.

Mientras el país se prepara para enfrentar el contagio del coronavirus o COVID-19, le ofrecemos recursos para que proteja sus finanzas.

As Americans prepare for the possible spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19, here are resources to protect yourself financially.

The CFPB is committed to protecting consumers through our supervisory work while working to ensure the health and safety of our remote examination staff and employees of our supervised institutions.

El CFPB está comprometido a proteger a los consumidores con nuestro trabajo de supervisión, asegurando la salud e integridad de nuestro personal y el de las instituciones supervisadas.

Our resources for financial caregivers can help people caring for those who cannot manage their money or property themselves during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ang mga scammer [mandaraya], na kapwa kilala at hindi kilala ng kanilang mga pinatatamaan, ay kadalasang nakatuon ang atensyon sa mga matatanda dahil maaaring mayroon silang mga arian o regular na kita sa anyo ng mga benepisyo sa pagreretiro o mga naipong pera at dahil kadalasan sila ay magalang at mapagtiwala.

Los estafadores buscan adultos mayores como blancos porque pueden tener más bienes o ingresos regulares, y porque los adultos mayores son amables y confiados.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is providing consumers with up-to-date information and resources to help them protect and manage their finances during the coronavirus pandemic.

Si está teniendo dificultades para hacer los pagos mensuales del préstamo de su coche, su prestamista podría tener opciones para asistirle, tales como, permitirle diferirlos por unos meses.

Ensure servicemembers know where they can file their taxes for free.

Organizations will receive technical assistance and training on financial empowerment tools to help people reach their financial goals.

Cuando los cobradores le contactan, usted podría no saber si se trata de uno legítimo o de alguien tratando de estafarle.

Aprenda más sobre su cuenta prepagada y cómo comprar una tarjeta prepagada. Explore la base de datos de contratos de tarjetas prepagadas del CFPB.

Las estafas con el Seguro Social son el tipo más común de fraude y los estafadores están mejorando sus trucos que ahora incluyen llamadas telefónicas, emails y mensajes de texto. Le mostramos las señales que debe observar para protegerse usted y a sus seres queridos.

Social Security scammers are evolving their tactics to include phone, email and text. Learn five ways to identify a scam to protect yourself and your loved ones.

If you’re struggling to make your monthly car payments, your auto lender may have assistance options, such as letting you defer payments for a couple months.

Request your consumer reports using our list of consumer reporting companies. Your consumer reporting data affects your ability to get an affordable loan, a job, an apartment, or many other essentials of daily life to reach your financial and personal goals.

En estas fiestas, disfrutar de los descuentos extras de la tarjeta de crédito de alguna tienda, puede sonar muy tentador, pero puede tener un precio. Tenemos 6 consejos a seguir para que disfrute los beneficios mientras reduce los riesgos.

This holiday season, you’ll likely get more than one offer for a retail store credit card. That extra 20-percent off or no-interest-if-paid-in-full offer may sound tempting, but it can come at a price. Enjoy the benefits and reduce the risk with these six tips.

Learn more about your prepaid account and how to shop for prepaid cards. Explore the CFPB’s database of prepaid account agreements.

The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office shares its FY2019 Annual Report.