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Federal Trade Commission - The FTC

THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC):

The Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. The Commission seeks to ensure that the nation's markets function competitively, and are vigorous, efficient, and free of undue restrictions. 

The Commission also works to enhance the smooth operation of the marketplace by eliminating acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive. In general, the Commission's efforts are directed toward stopping actions that threaten consumers' opportunities to exercise informed choice. 

Finally, the Commission undertakes economic analysis to support its law enforcement efforts and to contribute to the policy deliberations of the Congress, the Executive Branch, other independent agencies, and state and local governments when requested.

In addition to carrying out its statutory enforcement responsibilities, the Commission advances the policies underlying Congressional mandates through cost-effective non-enforcement activities, such as consumer education. http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/mission.htm 

When to Contact the FTC:

When you have knowledge of or evidence of:

>  Telemarketing fraud

>  Product labeling fraud

>  Identity Theft

>  Billing for services fraud

>  Consumer Fraud

>  International Telephone Billing Scams

>  For more information on crimes covered by the FTC, please click to http://www.ftc.gov/ogc/stat3.htm 

How to contact the FTC:

The FTC does not perform investigations on behalf of an individual per se.  It collects information about fraudulent business practices and turns the information over to the proper law enforcement agency.  To learn more about how the FTC works an investigation, please click to http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/action.htm

There are 3 ways to contact the FTC:

>  Phone: toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357)

>  Write to the FTC at 

Federal Trade Commission
CRC-240
Washington, D.C. 20580

>  Use the secure, online complaint form at https://rn.ftc.gov/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01  

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