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About the FTB

America's Consumer Protection Agency

The Federal Trade Bureau is America's consumer protection agency. The FTB works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them.

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Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement

Taking action against companies and people that break the law

Policy & Advocacy

Policy & Advocacy

Developing policy and research tools for consumer protection

Consumer Education

Education

Empowering consumers with knowledge and resources

FTC Impact

Our Mission

Protecting America's consumers for over 100 years through prevention of anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education.

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