CFPB fines Bank of America $10M over deficient garnishment protocols
By 
Aaron Nicodemus2022-05-04T20:12:00
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Bank of America $10 million for processing “unlawful” garnishments of customer accounts dating back to 2011.
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