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Federal Trade Commission

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Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which was created in 1914, is a federal agency that is tasked with promoting consumer protection.  One of the central ways it does this is…

Econsumer.gov

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Econsumer.gov

Econsumer.gov, which was established in 2001, is a website where consumers can file complaints about online and related transactions with foreign companies.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service

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U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Among its many responsibilities, the USPIS enforces the laws regarding illegal or dangerous use of the mail system and conducts investigations (sometimes in conjunction with other federal agencies, like the…

Better Business Bureau

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Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is made up of several local chapters in the United States and Canada that all work through their parent corporation, the Council of Better Business…

Consumer Healthcare Products Association

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Consumer Healthcare Products Association

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association is a large trade association that represents manufacturers and distributors of nonprescription, over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements.

Advertising Self-Regulatory Council

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Advertising Self-Regulatory Council

The Advertising Self-Regulatory Council (ASRC) (formerly known as the National Advertising Review Council) is a self-regulatory agency that was formed in 1971 by the American Advertising Federation, the American Association…

National Credit Union Administration

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National Credit Union Administration

Since 1970, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has been the regulator and primary enforcement authority for federal credit unions.  Among its many responsibilities, the NCUA is charged with enforcing…

U.S. Department of Transportation

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U.S. Department of Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), which began operation in 1967, deals with, you guessed it, transportation.As part of that mission, the ACPD is responsible for, among other things, ensuring…

U.S. Department of Justice

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U.S. Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which is led by the Attorney General, is the federal executive department responsible for enforcing federal laws.  Among other things, it works with other…

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