Federal Trade Commission

The FTC protects consumers from deceptive or unfair business practices and unfair methods of competition through law enforcement, advocacy, research, and education. It has jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy and works to advance consumers' interests, develop policy and research tools, and create educational programs for consumers and businesses.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

This is the official LinkedIn account of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is a bipartisan federal agency with a unique dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition. For more than 100 years, our collegial and consensus-driven agency has championed the interests of American consumers. As we begin our second century, the FTC is dedicated to advancing consumer interests while encouraging innovation and competition in our dynamic economy.

To connect with the Commission, see http://www.ftc.gov/stay-connected. 

PRIVACY NOTICE

This is the Federal Trade Commission’s LinkedIn account. LinkedIn is controlled and operated by a third party; it is not a government website or application. The FTC’s privacy policy does not apply. Although the FTC does not routinely maintain, use, or share personally identifiable information from this site, LinkedIn and its partners may collect your information and use tracking technology. Please refer to LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy (https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy) to learn more about how the company may use your personal information. Access the FTC’s official web site at www.ftc.gov and its privacy policy at www.ftc.gov/site-information/privacy-policy. 


Note: The FTC does not collect personal information through this LinkedIn page.  

COMMENT POLICY
 
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Today is the last day to tell the FTC what you think about junk fees. The FTC's proposal would prohibit hidden and falsely advertised fees. Learn more: https://t.co/PdRK3JoxaR

Submit an official comment for Commission consideration here: https://t.co/VrKhLuJTZk #junkfees #advertising #consumerprotection

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FTC's Midwest Regional Office (Chicago) is hiring 1L and 2L summer interns. Apply by 2/15/24: 1L: https://bit.ly/48ZT8tG 2L: https://bit.ly/486knSa 
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The FTC is hiring #1L summer interns to work in the Bureau of Competition! Apply by 2/14/24: https://t.co/k60ARdjgtT #lawstudents #antitrust 

The FTC is hiring attorneys to work in its Bureau of Consumer Protection's Division of Financial Practices and the Division of Enforcement. Share with your network or apply by 2/13/24: https://bit.ly/3OoU1nD #attorneyjobs #consumerprotection

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