Understanding 15 U.S. Code § 45: Federal Trade Commission Act

⚖️ 15 U.S. Code § 45 is the core of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which empowers the FTC to protect consumers by prohibiting unfair or deceptive business practices.

🔍 What Does 15 U.S. Code § 45 Cover?

• Deceptive Advertising: It’s illegal for businesses to use false or misleading advertisements to promote products or services.

• Unfair Business Practices: Any conduct that causes consumer harm, like hidden fees or misleading sales tactics, falls under this law.

• Consumer Protection: The FTC has broad authority to investigate and take legal action against companies engaging in fraudulent activities that impact consumers, both online and offline.

🚨 Key Facts:

• Enforcement: The FTC can issue fines, cease-and-desist orders, and take legal action to stop unfair practices.

• Wide Reach: This law applies to virtually every industry, protecting consumers from misleading marketing, scams, and deceptive business tactics.

💡 Why It Matters:

If you’ve been misled by false advertising or deceptive business practices, you have rights under the Federal Trade Commission Act. At Cyber Watch USA, we help consumers fight back against fraud and recover from financial losses caused by deceptive businesses.

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