Advertising - FTC Web Site on Consumer Rights and Business Obligations
(Separate Website)
This web site contains over 100 documents covering consumer rights in connection with product advertising, ways for businesses to stay in compliance with the requirements of the law, and guides and policy statements of the Federal Trade Commission on advertising. The documents may be read and printed from the screen or printed in PDF format.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Automobiles - FTC Web Site for Consumers
(Separate Website)
This web site contains information about buying a new car, buying a used car, leasing a car, renting a car and fuel costs and expenses. The web site also contains information for businesses that sell or lease vehicles.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Consumer Information on Diet Health and Fitness
(Separate Website)
This FTC web site contains information on a large variety of consumer issues relating to health products and purchases, weight loss, diet supplements, smoking, sun protection and elective eye surgery.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Government of the US Virgin Islands Licensing & Consumer Affairs / St. Croix Office The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs has the statutory responsibility for protecting, representing, guiding, advising, and educating Virgin Islands Consumers. The Department is also charged with licensing businesses and with enforcing all laws relating to unfair business practices, sales, advertising, and weights and measures.
By: Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs
Have a Complaint Regarding a Business?
(Separate Website)
How to file a complaint if you have a problem with a business. Also lists the local Better Business Bureau offices.
By: Better Business Bureau
Identity Theft Web Site
(Separate Website)
This web site explains: (1) how to keep your identity and personal information (such as your name and social security number) from being stolen, and (2) tells you what to do if someone has already stolen your personal information and used it. The web site also contains information about federal and state laws against identity theft and about how to file a complaint.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Scholarships, Employment and Job Placement - An FTC Consumer Law Web Site
(Separate Website)
This web site provides information about choosing a career or vocational school, scholarship scams, and work-at-home and other employment schemes. The web site also provides guides to vocational schools and distance learning schools and information for businesses.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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