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Banned Debt Collectors

View a list of the companies and people permanently banned from the debt collection business in the U.S.

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COPPA: What You Should Know

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (also known as COPPA) allows parents to control what information websites can collect from their kids.

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National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is March 1 - 7

During National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), the FTC and its partners will promote ways to avoid, report, and recover from fraud.

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Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you.

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Track enforcement and policy developments by viewing records from the Commission’s open meetings — agendas, transcripts, videos, reports, and public comments.

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