The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.

We’re the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure you are treated fairly by banks, lenders and other financial institutions. The CFPB is working to save households billions of dollars a year by reducing exploitative junk fees charged by banks and financial companies.

Jan 17, 2025 · Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business.

Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition. Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams.

Dec 3, 2024 · We protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law. We arm people with the information, steps, and tools that they need to make smart financial decisions.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector.

You can report a tip to us, through a separate process if you are a current or former employee of a company that has violated federal consumer financial laws or if you are an industry insider who knows about such a company.

May 1, 2023 · The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years.

Defend yourself against fraud and stay financially secure with tools and resources for service members, veterans, and families. Consumer protection basics... plain and simple.

Jan 16, 2025 · On Monday I leave the FTC after eight wonderful years, most recently leading the Bureau of Consumer Protection. I cannot imagine more fulfilling work. Consumer protection has been my passion since law school, when I advocated for families fighting to stay in their homes after the financial crisis. That experience taught me the importance of a muscular government – one ready to take on ...