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View a list of the companies and people permanently banned from the debt collection business in the U.S.

Learn more about the FTC's rules and regulations around purchasing and maintaining a franchise. The public is also invited to submit a comment to the Commission about franchise agreements and franchisor business practices by October 10.

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Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you.

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Track enforcement and policy developments by viewing records from the Commission’s open meetings — agendas, transcripts, videos, reports, and public comments.

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