The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB or Bureau) recent shift of focus to credit reporting practices has been apparent, especially in light of COVID-19 and the additional protections afforded to consumers through the CARES Act. This is no surprise, seeing as credit reporting has been the top-dog product complained about by consumers in the Bureau's complaints database. The Bureau's most recent report — Payment Amount Furnishing & Consumer Reporting — continues to highlight the Bureau's focus on credit reports, data furnishing practices, and the impact on consumers.
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