Consumer Protection

Does the FTC ever use PayPal to send refunds?

Yes, the FTC sometimes uses PayPal to distribute refunds. In these cases, we send an email from the FTC (subscribe@subscribe.ftc.gov) to payment recipients.

Report Identity Theft

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Apply for a Refund in an FTC Case

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Solving Consumer Problems

If you aren’t satisfied with a product or service, there are steps you can take to resolve the problem and

Avoiding Scams and Rip-Offs

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Questions about Getting Refunds from the FTC

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Is this FTC refund check legit?

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Get My Free Credit Report

You're entitled to one free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies.

List a Number on the National Do Not Call Registry

The federal government's National Do Not Call Registry is a free, easy way to reduce the telemarketing calls you get at home.

Submit a Consumer Complaint to the FTC

Explore Data with the FTC - Find out about consumer fraud reports in your state and locally