What does the FCC help with?

The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.

Does the FCC protect consumers?

Adopted Dec. 12, 2018 by SECOND REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 18-177). PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM UNAUTHORIZED CARRIER CHANGES AND RELATED UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES.

What is an FCC violation?

It is a violation of federal law to air obscene programming at any time. Congress has given the FCC the responsibility for administratively enforcing the law that governs these types of broadcasts. The FCC has authority to issue civil monetary penalties, revoke a license or deny a renewal application.

Do FCC complaints work?

The FCC cannot resolve all individual complaints, but we can provide information about your possible next steps. The collective data we receive from complaints helps us keep a pulse on what consumers are experiencing, may lead to investigations and serves as a deterrent to the companies we regulate.

What can Consumer Services guide do for You?

The Consumer Services Guide is a service of Consumer Action. This searchable directory of resources can help you connect with organizations that might help you solve consumer problems or where you can lodge complaints. Sample complaint letter and email.

Where can I find a Consumer Action Handbook?

The Consumer Action Handbook is a U.S. government-prepared guide that can help with your consumer problems and questions. Find help on such topics as buying and leasing cars, shopping from home, and protecting your privacy and yourself from fraud.

What can consumer action do to help you?

Consumer Action offers a variety of resources to help you resolve your consumer complaints. The Consumer Services Guide is a service of Consumer Action. This searchable directory of resources can help you connect with organizations that might help you solve consumer problems or where you can lodge complaints.

Which is the best guide for consumer complaints?

It also provides advice about handling consumer complaints and welcomes updates and tips about corporate contacts. The Consumer Action Handbook is a U.S. government-prepared guide that can help with your consumer problems and questions.