Alleged Zelle Fraud: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has dismissed its lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Zelle’s parent company, marking another Biden-era case abandoned by the agency. The lawsuit alleged that the banks’ lack of safeguards turned the payment network into a “gold mine for fraudsters.”
Alleged Zelle Fraud: Banks Welcome the Decision
The lawsuit, filed late last year, accused the financial institutions of rushing Zelle’s rollout without proper fraud protections, leaving victims with little recourse. However, banks pushed back, arguing the case was baseless. A Zelle spokesperson stated, “This lawsuit was without merit and legally and factually flawed.”
A Shift in CFPB Enforcement Alleged Zelle Fraud
This move follows the CFPB’s recent dismissal of cases against Capital One, Rocket Cos., and fintech lender SoLo Funds. The agency’s enforcement approach is shifting ahead of President Donald Trump’s nominee, Jonathan McKernan, taking charge.
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