This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
Consumer Protection Section 5(a) of the FTC Act provides that “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce . . . are . . . declared unlawful.” 15 U.S.C.
(These practices are commonly called misleading or unfair business practices.) They include false advertising, misrepresentation, tied selling, and failing to comply with regulations. Under consumer protection laws, they are illegal and can lead to compensatory or punitive damages.
The FTC is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy.
Failure to comply with the legislation laid out in the Unfair Trade Practices Act as well as state-specific regulations is against the law. The state insurance commissioner has the power to investigate any insurer or insurance agency/agent to determine whether they have engaged in unfair trade practices.
Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) (15 USC 45) prohibits ''unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. '' The prohibition applies to all persons engaged in commerce, including banks.
The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices. The Commission also enforces federal antitrust laws that prohibit anticompetitive mergers and other business practices that could lead to higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation.
Explain how you want to resolve the problem Tell the business what you want, like a refund, repair, exchange, or store credit. Or ask the business to suggest a solution. Name all the documents you include with the letter. Tell the business how to contact you.
Contact the company about your complaint A salesperson or customer service representative. Search for a company's customer service contact information on their website. Take your complaint to a company's management if a salesperson or customer service representative did not help.
Yes. If you prefer, you can file a report anonymously. How much information you give is up to you, but filling in your contact information can help if the FTC needs more information from you. We will not automatically share your information with the company, but there are times when we may share it.
File a complaint with your local consumer protection office or the state agency that regulates the company. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve your complaints against companies.