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Federal Trade Commission
Government Administration
Washington, DC 44,789 followers
Promoting competition and protecting consumers
About us
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.garudax.id/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 We welcome your comments and thoughts about the information on this page. If you do have something to say, please be courteous and respectful to others. We won’t review or edit any comments before they are posted, but we will delete any comments that: - contain spam or are off-topic - use vulgar language or offensive terms that target specific groups or contain personal attacks - are sales pitches, promotions or links to commercial sites - spread clearly misleading or false information - include personal information, like home addresses, social security numbers and emails, etc.
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http://www.ftc.gov/
External link for Federal Trade Commission
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1914
- Specialties
- Consumer Protection and Competition
Locations
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600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580, US
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Updates
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How to spot the top scams that started on social media: https://bit.ly/4vVHAUf
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FTC takes action against high-level MLM participants who deceived workers about the amount of money they can earn. FTC order settling the agency’s allegations will prohibit Steven and Gina Merritt from making deceptive earnings claims: https://lnkd.in/eYktQAZ7
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New FTC data show people have lost billions to social media scams. Social media was the costliest fraud contact method in 2025 and reported losses increased eightfold since 2020: https://bit.ly/4sTXk7v
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The Bureau of Competition is currently hiring attorneys for our Washington, DC office, with available positions in the Mergers II, Mergers IV, and Anticompetitive Practices I Divisions. Learn how to apply and more: https://bit.ly/4u0rwyH
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FTC charts path to restore competition in Texas anesthesia markets in USAP litigation: https://bit.ly/3QqjYXG
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FTC sues to stop deceptive health care scheme. FTC alleges scheme has generated millions of dollars by deceiving consumers seeking comprehensive health plans or those who already have coverage: https://bit.ly/3QpVJc8
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FTC and DOJ extend deadline for public comment on guidance on business collaborations: https://bit.ly/4cxLfia