This federal agency enforces consumer protection laws regarding lending, credit and debt collection.
An agency of the Federal government in charge of regulating business practices and enforcing antitrust laws.
A federal agency whose duty is to investigate unfair methods of competition in business, fraudulent advertising, etc., and to restrain or prosecute those charged with such practices. The Commission's primary purpose is to protect consumers.
(FTC): The federal agency in Washington, DC that regulates various trade practices including the franchise industry.
the government agency established to help enforce antitrust legislation in the United States; it shares this responsibility with the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department.
The FTC enforces federal antitrust and consumer protection laws by investigating complaints against individual companies initiated by consumers, businesses, congressional inquiries, or reports in the media. The commission seeks to ensure that the nation's markets function competitively by eliminating unfair or deceptive practices.
an independent agency of the United States fedeal government that maintains fair and free competition; enforces federal antitrust laws; educates the public about identity theft
A federal agency which administers and enforces rules to prevent unfair business practices.
A government agency established by the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914; a quasi-judicial body empowered to issue cease-and-desist orders against companies whose combinations would significantly lessen competition.
Government agency that regulates, among other things, advertising.
The federal agency, based in Washington, D.C., regulating a variety of trade practices, including the franchise industry.
The agency of the U.S. government that regulates franchising in the United States.
The federal agency responsible for enforcing the Truth in Lending Act, of which the Consumer Leasing Act is part, among leasing companies, finance companies, and lessors not regulated by other federal agencies. The Federal Trade Commission also performs other functions related to its role of ensuring that the nation's markets function competitively, enforcing other statutes affecting consumer financial services, and enforcing the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
Federal agency regulating trade practices, commerce and franchises.
The Federal Trade Commission enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices. Whether combating telemarketing fraud, Internet scams or price-fixing schemes, the FTC’s primary mission is to protect consumers. For more information, go to the FTC's website.
Federal agency whose purpose is to encourage free enterprise and prevent restraint of trade and monopolies. This agency helps enforce many of the credit and consumer protection laws.
A federal agency that enforces antitrust and consumer protection laws, including the Truth-in-Lending Act, Fair Credit Billing Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act.
The U.S. Government agency responsible for regulating the credit report agencies. The FTC actively educates consumers on how to improve credit scores and how to avoid identity theft. The FTC maintains a database of identity theft complaints.
A federal agency created to investigate and eliminate unfair and deceptive trade practices in business.
www.ftc.gov) FTC Consumer Response Center 6th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20580; (877) FTC-HELP (382-4357) TTY: (202) 326-2502 - The FTC regulates non-bank lenders and enforces several credit laws that protect consumers, including the Truth-in-Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The FTC has two brochures about home equity loans, available by mail and on the agency's web site: "Home Equity Loans: The Three-Day Cancellation Rule" (English and Spanish) "Home Equity Scams: Borrowers Beware!" (English)
A U.S. federal regulatory agency that enforces antitrust and trade practices laws. The FTC is empowered to, among other things, (1) prevent unfair methods of competition, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce; (2) seek monetary redress and other relief for conduct that injures consumers; (3) adopt trade regulation rules to define specific acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive and establish requirements designed to prevent such acts or practices; (4) conduct investigations relating to the organization, business, practices, and management of entities engaged in commerce; and (5) make reports and legislative recommendations to Congress.
The FTC 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, its efforts are directed toward stopping actions that threaten consumers' opportunities to exercise informed choices.
A government agency that overseas credit practices and protects consumers.
A federal agency established in 1914. It oversees unfair trade practices, such as false advertising and business practices that lead to monopoly and other unfair business competition.
The U.S. government agency that regulates franchising. Located in Washington, D.C.
A federal regulatory body, sometimes called the watchdog of the advertising industry, that enforces laws related to advertising.
The government agency responsible for regulating a variety of companies and industries, from credit bureaus and collection agencies to timeshare operators and certain types of creditors. National headquarters: Sixth and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20580. Phone: (202) 326-2222.
An agency of the federal government created in 1914 that has as its function the promotion of free and fair competition in interstate commerce the prevention of unfair and deceptive trade practices. In addition, FTC enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act and those parts of the Truth-in-Lending Act r real estate brokers.
The Federal Trade Commission A commission authorized by the United States Congress to regulate the franchise business. The Federal Trade Commission oversees the implementation of the Franchise Trade Rule and monitors the activities of franchisors. You can register complaints about a franchisor with this agency. Contact the office of your local U.S. Representative or Senator for information about how to register a complaint with the FTC.
The agency of the federal government that enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. In general, the FTC works to help consumers exercise informed choice, such as by eliminating business practices that are unfair or deceptive.
Regulates the profession with regard to privacy for tax perparers, tax planners, and financial planners.
Government agency, which regulates companies and industries, including collections agencies, timeshare operators, etc. National headquarters: Sixth and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20580 Phone: (202) 326-2222.
(FTC) A label on an appliance that tells you how much electricity, in kilowatt-hours (k-Wh), a particular unit uses in one year. The smaller the number, the less energy it uses.
A U.S. agency, which ensures that consumers are protected in the marketplace against unfair methods of competitions.
A federal government agency established to regulate business practices and enforce antitrust laws. The FTC often shows up in the news when big businesses merge, but it also plays a role in protecting consumers from unfair business practices, including actions by collection agencies and credit bureaus. While the FTC generally does not have authority to intervene in individual consumer disputes, the FTC can take action against a company about which it has received numerous consumer complaints.
The Federal Trade Commission (or FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act. Its principal mission is the promotion of consumer protection and the elimination and prevention of anticompetitive business practices.