Our core functions The CFPB was created to provide a single point of accountability for enforcing federal consumer financial laws and protecting consumers in the financial marketplace. Before, that responsibility was divided among several agencies. Today, it’s our primary focus. Our work includes: *Rooting out unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices by writing rules, supervising companies, and enforcing the law *Enforcing laws that outlaw discrimination in consumer finance *Taking consumer complaints *Enhancing financial education *Researching the consumer experience of using financial products *Monitoring financial markets for new risks to consumers