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Consumer Protection Agencies | Federal Trade Commission

600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, DC 20580

Eligibility

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

(1) Visit the website or call for information or services. (2) Individual consumers can submit complains about fraud, scams, phishing, and other unfair business practices online at www.reportfraud.ftc.gov. (3) Complaints about identity theft can be submitted at www.identitytheft.gov (4) Complaints about unwanted calls can be submitted at www.donotcall.gov

Fees

No fees

Description

A Federal government agency that enforces policies that protect consumers from fraudulent or unfair business practices through education, management of filed complaints, and oversight of business practices. Services include management of consumer complaints, the "Do Not Call" registry, reports of identity theft, and the annual free credit report. Educational materials, articles, and scam alerts are also available through the website.

Providing organization

Federal Trade Commission

A Federal government agency that enforces policies that protect consumers from fraudulent or unfair business practices through education, management of filed complaints, and oversight of business practices. Services include management of consumer complaints, the "Do Not Call" registry, reports of identity theft, and the annual free credit report. Educational materials, articles, and scam alerts are also available through the website.