Federal
Trade Commission
www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm
1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is
the nation’s consumer protection champion. The FTC works
for the consumer to prevent fraud, deception and unfair business
practices in the marketplace.
The FTC provides the information
consumers need to spot and avoid fraud and deception.
Consumers can contact
the FTC for free information on a wide range of issues,
including:
- Advertising claims
- Buying, leasing and renting cars
- Credit
- Debt collection
- Employment and job placement
- Identity theft
- Investment schemes
- Online shopping
- Scholarship scams
- Sweepstakes
- Telemarketing
- Work-at-home schemes and more
Identity Theft
www.consumer.gov/idtheft
1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
is the federal clearinghouse for complaints by victims of identity
theft. Although the FTC does not have the authority to
bring criminal cases, the FTC assists victims of identity
theft by providing them with information to help them
resolve the financial and other problems that can result from
identity theft.
Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
www.jumpstartcoalition.org
The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy seeks
to improve the personal financial literacy of young adults
by evaluating their financial literacy; developing disseminating
and encouraging the use of standards for K-12; and promoting
the teaching of personal finance.
Credit Reporting Agencies
Getting Credit, What You Need to Know About Your Credit
To obtain a copy of this FTC brochure, click here.
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