The Federal Trade Commission Act is the primary statute of the Commission. Under this Act, as amended, the Commission is empowered, among other things, to (a) prevent unfair methods of …

As the nation’s consumer protection agency, the FTC takes reports about scammers that cheat people out of money and businesses that don’t make good on their promises. We share these reports with …

Contracts, combinations, conspiracies in restraint of trade declared unlawful. Monopolies and attempted monopolies declared unlawful. Transactions and agreements not to use or deal in commodities or …

Nov 25, 2025 · Explore U.S. consumer protection laws that shield against scams and unethical practices like predatory lending, ensuring your rights and promoting fair market practices.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regulates lending, credit, and related financial services under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Apr 9, 2025 · This article outlines consumer protection laws in the USA, covering substantive provisions, enforcement action, remedies and anticipated reforms.

Jul 13, 2021 · Consumer rights sound like it would be a given in America, but it wasn’t until the 1960’s that the government first acted to protect consumers. It started with the Consumer Credit Protection …

CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Date Referred to the Committee on Government Operations AN ACT To establish an independent consumer agency to …

Oct 15, 2025 · We have devised ways, in the form of both common law and federal and state statutes, to protect consumers’ rights and interests. The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA), first enacted in …

Apr 10, 2025 · There is one version of the bill. To clarify that a violation of certain terms of service and related materials is an unfair or deceptive act or practice and subject to enforcement by the Federal …