What U.S. laws are in place to protect consumers?

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The Federal Trade Commission website provides a list of different
consumer protection laws.

?Statues Relating to Consumer Protection Mission?
http://www.ftc.gov/ogc/stat3.htm

?Statues Relating to Both Missions?
http://www.ftc.gov/ogc/stat1.htm

?Statues Relating to Competition Mission?
http://www.ftc.gov/ogc/stat2.htm

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Your question is a bit like asking, "Which laws are designed to
preserve the peace?". You may need to be more specific about the type
of answer you are seeking.

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