What are your rights as a consumer, and how do you protect yourself?
The information below is provided as a public service from Debt-Tips.com. All of the information comes from various organizations, U.S. government agencies and departments. As a consumer, you owe it to yourself to know as much as possible about debt, credit, taxes, mortgages, banking – and avoiding related scams.
The information on this page involves consumer protection. There are laws to protect consumers from deceptive advertising, unfair business practices, and unsafe products.
All consumers should know the guidelines that businesses must follow, so that when a problem occurs, you can protect your rights:
The Bureau of Consumer Protection
"The FTC's (Federal Trade Commission) Bureau of Consumer Protection works to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices in the marketplace. The Bureau conducts investigations, sues companies and people who violate the law, develops rules to protect consumers, and educates consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities. The Bureau also collects complaints about consumer fraud and identity theft and makes them available to law enforcement agencies across the country."
Have you been a victim of consumer fraud? Do you want to know more about your rights as a consumer? Or do you want to file a complaint?
