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New protections available for minors under 16

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission are sharing information about a new law that allows parents and child welfare representatives of young people (under 16) to request a security freeze on their behalf to protect them from identity theft and fraud.
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Financial institutions report widespread elder financial abuse

The Bureau released a report about key facts, trends, and patterns revealed in Suspicious Activity Reports—or SARs—filed by banks, credit unions, casinos, and other financial services providers from 2013-2017. This first-ever public analysis provides a chance to better understand elder fraud and to find ways to improve prevention and response.