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Consumer Fraud and Protection

Consumer Fraud and Protection


The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices by collecting complaints 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. For more information CLICK HERE! 

Contact Consumer Protection by calling 1-800-441-2555

Contact Senior Protection by calling 1-866-623-2137

Consumer Fraud Information from the US Postal Service Inspection Service


TYPES OF FRAUD & SCAMS

Charity Fraud    

Check Scams    

Combat Fraud Schemes    

Fake Online Ads for Puppies and Kittens   

Fake Tax Bills    

Free Trial Offers   

Free Vacations    

Get Rich Quick Scams   

Government Imposter Scams    

Healthcare Scams    

Home Improvement Scams   

Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams    

Online Dating Safety    

PA Senior Center Charity Mail Scam    

Red Flags for Fraud Schemes    

Romance Scam    

Scams in the News    

Tax Scam    

Telemarketing Calls