Federal Trade Commission | Protecting America's Consumers
WEBFTC Takes Action Against Invitation Homes Inc. The FTC alleged that the nation's largest landlord of single-family homes deceived renters about lease costs, charged undisclosed junk fees, and unfairly withheld security deposits. Read the Press Release.
About the FTC | Federal Trade Commission
WEBThe FTC is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers’ interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and ...
Contact the Federal Trade Commission
WEBReport fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Report identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov. Report unwanted calls at donotcall.gov. Contact the Consumer Response Center by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) For Journalists. Office of Public Affairs Telephone: (202) 326-2180 Email: [email protected]. HSR Filings
Bureau of Consumer Protection | Federal Trade Commission
WEBBureau of Consumer Protection. The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their ...
FTC en Español | La Comisión Federal de Comercio
WEBFTC en Español. La FTC es la agencia de protección al consumidor de la nación. Su misión es proteger a las personas de prácticas engañosas y fraudulentas, y promover la competencia. Este sitio web fue creado como parte de los esfuerzos continuos de la FTC para ayudar a la comunidad latina a evitar y reportar fraudes, estafas y malas ...
Report Identity Theft | Federal Trade Commission
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Report Identity Theft. Consumers can report identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov, the federal government’s one-stop resource to help people report and recover from identity theft. The site provides step-by-step advice and helpful resources like easy-to-print checklists and sample letters. To report fraud, scams, or bad business practices ...
Consumer Protection - Federal Trade Commission
WEB3 days ago · FTC Announces the Addition of Three Consumer Protection Agencies to an International Agreement Aimed at Enhancing Cooperation in Cross-Border Enforcement Matters. Date. September 25, 2024. The Federal Trade Commission announced today that the consumer protection agencies of Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama …
Enforcement - Federal Trade Commission
WEBEnforcement. The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices. The Commission also enforces federal antitrust laws that prohibit anticompetitive mergers and other business practices that could lead to higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation. Whether combating telemarketing ...
International | Federal Trade Commission
WEBThe FTC engages with competition and consumer protection agencies in other countries to halt deceptive and anticompetitive business practices that affect U.S. consumers. The FTC also works with international organizations to provide policy leadership, promotes sound approaches to common problems, and offers technical assistance to newer agencies.
News and Events | Federal Trade Commission
WEBFTC Sends More Than $1.1 Million in Refunds to Consumers Deceived by Bait-and-Switch Ads for LASIK Vision Correction Procedures. Date. October 3, 2024. The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $1.1 million in refunds to consumers who were misled by deceptive bait-and-switch advertising by LCA-Vision, the nation’s largest LASIK ...