The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a U.S. government agency that was established in 2011. The main goal of the CFPB is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices in the financial market.
The CFPB operates as an independent agency, with a single director appointed by the President of the United States. The CFPB has a robust complaint system, where consumers can file complaints about financial products and services.
The CFPB works closely with other federal and state agencies, as well as private organizations, to enforce consumer protection laws.