Federal Trade Commission | Protecting America's Consumers
The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years.
About the FTC | Federal Trade Commission
Since then, the Commission also has been directed to administer a wide variety of other consumer protection laws, including the Telemarketing Sales Rule, the Pay-Per-Call Rule and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. In 1975, Congress gave the FTC the authority to adopt industry-wide trade regulation rules. Learn more about the FTC's history
Contact the Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission Headquarters. Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Telephone: (202) 326-2222. Constitution Center. Federal Trade Commission 400 7th St., SW Washington, DC 20024 Telephone: (202) …
Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule Provision Making it …
The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition and protect and educate consumers. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. Learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Mission | Federal Trade Commission
Our work to protect consumers and promote competition touches the economic life of every American. We are the only federal agency that deals with consumer protection and competition issues in broad sectors of the economy. Every day we: Pursue strong and effective law enforcement against deceptive, unfair and anticompetitive business practices;
Enforcement - Federal Trade Commission
The FTC administers a wide variety of laws and regulations, including the Federal Trade Commission Act, Telemarketing Sale Rule, Identity Theft Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Clayton Act. In total, the Commission has enforcement or administrative responsibilities under more than 70 laws .
What the FTC Does | Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of antitrust and consumer protection laws affecting virtually every area of commerce, with some exceptions concerning banks, insurance companies, non-profits, transportation and communications common carriers, air carriers, and some other entities. The agency leverages its resources and targets ...
Consumer Protection - Federal Trade Commission
Jan 17, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Colorado are taking action against Greystar, the nation’s largest multi-family rental property manager, for deceiving consumers about monthly rent costs by tacking on numerous mandatory fees …
FTC en Español | La Comisión Federal de Comercio
Información de la Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC), sobre sus derechos de consumidor, cómo evitar las estafas, y recursos para su pequeño negocio.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: The FTC in Action | Federal …
The Federal Trade Commission continues its work protecting consumers, providing guidance to businesses, and protecting competition in the marketplace throughout the pandemic. Staff are working remotely and events that are not postponed are being held via webcast.