The FTC's mission is to protect the public from deceptive or unfair business practices and unfair methods of competition through law enforcement, advocacy, research, and education.

Our work to protect consumers and promote competition touches the economic lives of every American. We are the only federal agency that addresses consumer protection and competition issues across multiple sectors of the economy. Every day we: Provide strong and effective enforcement against deceptive, unfair, and anticompetitive business practices; Create and share practical, easy-to-understand educational programs for consumers and businesses; Promote consumer interests by sharing our expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; Develop policy and research tools through workshops, conferences, and hearings.