U.S. Department of Justice
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Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works to ensure that the nation’s markets are vigorous, efficient and free of
restrictions that harm consumers. The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception
and unfair business practices. Whether combating telemarketing fraud, Internet scams or price-fixing schemes, the
FTC’s primary mission is to protect consumers.
Federal Trade Commission: Identity Theft
Provides information to consumers about reporting identity theft.
Federal Trade Commission: Identity Theft Investigations
Guidelines for law enforcement personnel conducting identity theft investigations.
Fight Identity Theft
Advice and guidance for consumers to protect against identity theft.
Identity Theft Resource Center
ITRC's mission is to research, analyze and distribute information about the growing crime of identity
theft. It serves as a resource and advisory center of identity theft information
for consumers, victims, law enforcement, the business and financial sectors,
legislators, media and governmental agencies.
Internet Crime Complaint Center
The Internet Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau
of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). IC3’s
mission is to address fraud committed over the Internet. For victims of Internet
fraud, IC3 provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts
authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation. For law enforcement and
regulatory agencies at all levels, IC3 offers a central repository for
complaints related to Internet fraud, works to quantify fraud patterns, and
provides timely statistical data of current fraud trends.
National Consumer Law Center
The National Consumer Law Center is America’s consumer law expert, helping
consumers, their advocates, and public policy makers to use powerful consumer
laws to build financial security and assure marketplace justice for vulnerable
individuals and families.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) is a nonprofit consumer organization with a two-part mission
-- consumer information and consumer advocacy.