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American Focus > Blog > Economy > CFPB sues JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud
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CFPB sues JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud

Last updated: December 20, 2024 9:14 pm
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently filed a lawsuit against the operator of the Zelle payments network and three prominent U.S. banks — JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. The lawsuit alleges that these institutions failed to adequately investigate fraud complaints and provide reimbursement to victims, resulting in over $870 million in losses for customers since Zelle’s inception in 2017.

Zelle, a popular peer-to-peer payments network, has quickly become the largest service of its kind in the United States. However, concerns have been raised about the prevalence of financial crimes on the platform, prompting the CFPB to take action. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra criticized the banks for rushing to implement Zelle without implementing proper safeguards, allowing fraudsters to exploit the system while leaving victims to deal with the consequences.

The lawsuit is part of a series of regulatory actions taken by the CFPB in the final days of the Biden administration. Banks and trade groups have pushed back against these measures, with some institutions even considering litigation against the CFPB. The CFPB’s goal is to compel banks to cease their allegedly unlawful practices related to Zelle and pay penalties for their actions.

One of the key issues highlighted by the CFPB is the lack of adequate identity verification methods on the Zelle platform, which has enabled criminals to exploit the network and divert payments between member banks. The agency also accused the banks of failing to investigate complaints about fraudulent activity and failing to report such incidents consistently.

In response to the lawsuit, Early Warning Services, the operator of Zelle, defended its platform and reimbursement policies, stating that they exceed legal requirements. The company criticized the CFPB’s claims as “meritless” and misleading, arguing that the $870 million figure cited includes incidents that were not actually fraud-related. Early Warning Services also noted that reports of scams and fraud on Zelle have decreased significantly, despite an increase in transaction volumes.

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Overall, the lawsuit reflects the ongoing challenges in the financial services industry related to fraud and cybersecurity. As the use of digital payment platforms continues to grow, regulators are increasingly scrutinizing the practices of banks and fintech companies to protect consumers and prevent financial crimes.

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