The Bureau of Consumer Protection's mandate is to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices. The Bureau enforces a variety of consumer protection laws enacted by Congress, as well as trade regulation rules issued by the Commission. Its actions include individual company and industry-wide investigations, administrative and federal court litigation, rulemaking proceedings, and consumer and business education. In addition, the Bureau contributes to the Commission's on-going efforts to inform Congress and other government entities of the impact that proposed actions could have on consumers.

The Bureau of Consumer Protection is divided divisions, each with its own areas of expertise.

• The Division of Advertising Practices
• The Division of Enforcement
• The Division of Financial Practices
• The Division of Marketing Practices
• The Division of Planning & Information
• The International Division of Consumer Protection
• The Office of Consumer and Business Education

To learn more about the FTC, read our Guide to the Mission  [PDF]