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About the Region

The Midwest Region fulfills the FTC’s consumer protection mission by bringing law enforcement actions to stop unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices; building state and local partnerships; and educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.

Joannie Wei, Regional Director
Elizabeth Scott, Assistant Regional Director

Headquartered in Chicago, this regional office serves the residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Press Releases

Press Releases
FTC and Illinois Take Action to Stop Deceptive Conduct by Company that Created Thousands of Business Listings of Fake Local Home Repair Businesses
FTC Sues to Stop Deceptive Health Care Scheme
Court Orders Operator of Timeshare Exit Scheme to Pay $140 Million Related to FTC Allegations the Scheme Took Millions from Consumers
FTC Sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster for Engaging in Illegal Ticket Resale Tactics and Deceiving Artists and Consumers about Price and Ticket Limits
FTC Sends More Than $6.7 Million to Consumers Impacted by Gig Work Company’s Deceptive Earnings Claims
FTC Case Against E-Commerce Business Opportunity Scheme and its Operators Results in Permanent Ban from Industry

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