Protecting American Citizen

Our Mission as a Federal Trade  Commission

The mission of the Federal Trade Commission is to protect consumers and promote competition in the marketplace. As an independent agency of the United States government, the FTC works to ensure that markets operate fairly, honestly, and competitively, so that consumers are empowered to make informed choices and businesses can compete on a level playing field.

Every Day 

A central part of our mission is consumer protection. The FTC works to prevent unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices that harm consumers. Through law enforcement actions, policy initiatives, and public education, the Commission safeguards consumers from scams, false advertising, identity theft, data privacy violations, and other practices that undermine trust in the marketplace. By holding violators accountable, the FTC helps maintain confidence in commerce and protects the economic well-being of individuals and families.

Bureaus

The Bureau of Competition seeks to prevent anticompetitive mergers and other anticompetitive business practices in the marketplace. By enforcing the antitrust laws, the Bureau promotes competition and protects consumers’ freedom to choose goods and services in an open marketplace at a price and quality that fit their needs.