CONSUMER PROTECTION | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20580
Hours
Administrative Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Telephone Helpline Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-8:00pm
8883821222
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8666534261
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8773824357
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Toll Free (877) FTC-HELP | Help line
Service area
Vermont state
Accepts consumer complaints regarding fraud and online privacy, and seeks refunds for groups of people affected by deceptive claims and services, such as cryptocurrency scams. Provides information about recent cases that resulted in consumer refunds, and suggestions about how consumers can proceed. The FTC cannot resolve individual consumer complaints, but when enough complaints are received about a particular organization or company, the FTC may open an investigation.
Last Assured
02/09/2026
What's Here
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a bipartisan federal agency that protects consumers by stopping unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices; promoting competition by developing rules to ensure a healthy marketplace; and by educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.