What does filing an FTC complaint do?

What does filing an FTC complaint do?

The Federal Trade Commission and other law enforcement agencies rely on consumer complaints to identify and prosecute scammers and put an end to deceptive advertising and business practices. You may contact the Federal Trade Commission by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP or by submitting a complaint form on their website. So, this is you. Your suspicions about a scam were confirmed, or you were the victim of one.

Is refund check from FTC legit?

Each case includes the associated business and contact number. Remember that the FTC will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number or bank account details, or demand that you pay any money up front. Someone trying to scam you by pretending to be from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a bad bet.

Where can I go to see where my FTC complaint stands?

My request hasn’t been processed yet; how do I find out more? To access your request that was submitted via the FTC’s Public Access Link (PAL), please follow this link. You may also contact us at [email protected].

How do I get in touch with the FTC?

The FTC’s goals are to increase consumer choice, strengthen competition, and safeguard and inform consumers. Either go online or dial 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) to get answers to your consumer questions or report fraud.

Can the FTC help me get my money back?

The FTC is sometimes successful in having all money lost to a scam returned to the victim. On the other hand, there are times when we are not. In such a case, the FTC will refund as much money as possible to each customer. The exact sum will be determined by a number of factors, including the number of people who purchased the product, the defendants’ financial resources, and the court’s refund order.

How do I get a refund from FTC?

For an up-to-date listing of cases that have resulted in refunds, see the Federal Trade Commission’s refunds page. Simply clicking a case’s name will take you to the appropriate page where you can request a refund or read additional details about the case.

Where can I find my FTC evaluation?

Either go online or dial 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) to get answers to your questions or report fraud. If you want to keep up with the latest FTC news and resources, be sure to “like” the FTC on Facebook(link is external), “follow” the FTC on Twitter(link is external), read our blogs, and sign up for our press releases.

Where can I find the FTC’s official email address?

The Competition Bureau’s Contact Details