Consumer Financial Protection Initiative
Information about the City of Albuquerque's Consumer Financial Protection Initiative.
Scam & Fraud Alerts
Please be aware of the following scam & fraud alerts in our community:
Coronavirus Scams & Information
- Coronavirus: Scammers follow the headlines (FTC)
- FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
- COVID Scams in Albuquerque
- Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments
- Report fraudulent COVID-19 products to [email protected]
- Are you concerned that an identity thief stole your stimulus check?
- Stimulus Payments on Prepaid Cards
Social Security Scams
Stay Informed
- Prepaid Card Stimulus Money Alert
- Mortgage relief related to COVID
- Tenant protections related to COVID
Eviction Protection
Evictions for inability to pay rent (including privately owned properties) have been temporarily halted statewide during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Learn more.
Disaster Relief Options for FHA Homeowners
- HUD’s actions apply to some mortgages, but not all. View information about options if you have trouble paying your mortgage during the pandemic.
- HUD Provides Immediate Relief for Home Owners Amid Nationwide Coronavirus Response
The Consumer Financial Protection Initiative was launched in 2019.
The goals of the CFPI are to:
- Help you protect yourself from unfair and deceptive business practices
- Share information so that you can “know your rights” and can make informed choices
- Expand city services to help consumers who have been harmed by an unfair or deceptive business transaction
- Enact city regulations to strengthen protections for consumers
- Take action against businesses that violate the law and take advantage of consumers
- Learn how to avoid scams and take action if you have lost money or personal information