FTC Consumer Complaint Center: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to report fraud, scams, and unfair business practices to the Federal Trade Commission to help protect yourself and others.
The FTC Consumer Complaint Center is a centralized way to report fraud, scams, and unfair business practices.
Who it's for
This resource is available to any consumer or business owner who has encountered dishonest or illegal commercial activity.
What you get
You get a formal mechanism to submit a report regarding scams or unfair business practices. While this is a reporting tool rather than a personal legal service, your information helps authorities track patterns of wrongdoing and build larger cases against bad actors.
What it costs you
It is completely free to submit a report.
The catch to know
The most important thing to understand is that the FTC does not act as a mediator for your personal disputes. They will not step in to help you get your money back or resolve a specific argument with a company; instead, they use your individual report to identify and prosecute large-scale fraudulent operations.
How to apply
- Visit the official reporting website.
- Gather details about the incident, such as dates and company information.
- Follow the prompts to submit your report online.