The Federal Trade Commission is a U.S. agency that helps protect consumers from unfair or misleading business practices. In car sales, it can investigate things like surprise charges or add-ons that weren’t clearly explained.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a U.S. government agency that enforces consumer protection laws. In auto cases, it often targets misleading advertising and deceptive sales practices like hidden fees or misrepresented add-ons.
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