The Federal Trade Commission: Protecting Consumers for Over 100 Years
What is the FTC?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government that protects consumers from deceptive and unfair business practices.
Mission and Purpose
The FTC's mission is to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace, and to provide information to help consumers make informed decisions.
The FTC enforces a variety of federal consumer protection laws, including:
*- The Truth in Lending Act
- The Fair Credit Reporting Act
- The Telephone Consumer Protection Act
- The Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act *
Publications and Resources
The FTC provides a variety of free publications and resources for consumers and businesses, including:
*- Consumer Alerts and Warnings
- Guides on Financial Literacy
- Tips on Protecting Your Identity
- Brochures on Consumer Rights *
How to Contact the FTC
Consumers and businesses can contact the FTC by:
*- Phone: 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)
- Mail: Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580
- Website: www.ftc.gov *
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