SCAM WARNING

CIADA wants to alert members about recent fraudulent e-mails claiming to be from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

The email claims that the CFPB is conducting a furnisher compliance audit to assess adherence to reporting standards, data accuracy, and information security practices. It claims businesses have three days to comply with the request. It includes a clickable link.

This phishing attempt follows a common practice with scammers relying on urgency and timing to pressure recipients into clicking quickly. These e-mails are not legitimate and may be designed to steal sensitive information or install malware.

Do not click on links or attachments in suspicious emails and do not reply, forward, or share personal information. Always verify addresses directly through official .gov websites or contact numbers.

A reminder that the CFPB will never ask for personal or account information by e-mail.