Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advice
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advice is the FTC's public education and reporting site for scams, identity theft, unwanted calls, debt, shopping problems, and other consumer issues. It helps people learn their rights, report fraud, make identity theft recovery plans, sign up for alerts, and find FTC refund information.
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This agency safeguards consumers by halting unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices in the marketplace. Their activities include conducting investigations, taking legal action against companies and individuals who breach the law, and providing edu ..
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Military ConsumerProgram
FTC event for service providers about military consumer protection tools and tactics.
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Consumer.govProgram
Plain-language FTC consumer protection basics about money, credit, scams, and privacy.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
ReportFraud.ftc.govService
Online FTC form for reporting fraud, scams, and bad business practices.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
IdentityTheft.govService
Online FTC service that helps people report identity theft and make a recovery plan.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
National Do Not Call RegistryService
FTC service to register phone numbers and report unwanted sales calls.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Consumer Advice Articles and AlertsProgram
Plain-language FTC articles and alerts about scams, credit, debt, shopping, jobs, online safety, and identity theft.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Consumer Alerts Email SignupService
Email updates from the FTC about current scams and consumer protection issues.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
FTC Refund ProgramsProgram
FTC list of active refund programs for people harmed by illegal business practices.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Pass It OnProgram
FTC campaign that encourages people to share scam prevention information with older adults and others they know.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Order Free ResourcesService
FTC bulk-order site for free consumer education publications.
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