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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 rights and responsibilities.
Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business.
The Federal Reserve Board adopted the Credit Practices Rule in 1985 to protect the rights of consumers in debt. It applies to consumer credit contracts made with creditors such as car dealers, department stores and financing companies.
Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business.
The CFPB is standing up for you. 4 million+ consumer complaints received responses. $20.7 billion+ in financial relief as a result of CFPB actions. 205 million+ people eligible for financial relief.
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.
Take action. Report fraud. Report identity theft. Get your free credit report. Get consumer alerts. The Latest in Consumer Advice. Articles. Credit, Loans, and Debt. Understanding Your Credit. We hear a lot about credit — credit reports, credit scores, credit freezes, credit monitoring. What does it all mean for you?
The Consumer Protection Branch (“CPB”) handles criminal and civil litigation and related matters arising under federal statutes that protect consumers’ health, safety, economic security, and identity integrity.
For most consumer goods, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates warranties and service contracts. States use agencies and statutes to enforce consumer protection and may expand on...
The Federal government oversees antitrust law and consumer protection through the Federal Trade Commission which inspects complaints of scams and fraud against businesses. States use a variety of agencies and statutes to enforce consumer protection, expanding on the Federal law in many areas.