Federal

FTC

FTC on its mission:

The Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. The Commission seeks to ensure that the nation's markets function competitively, and are vigorous, efficient, and free of undue restrictions. The Commission also works to enhance the smooth operation of the marketplace by eliminating acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive. In general, the Commission's efforts are directed toward stopping actions that threaten consumers' opportunities to exercise informed choice.

Bureau of Consumer Protection:

While we do not resolve individual consumer disputes, your complaint, comment, or inquiry may help us spot a pattern of law violations requiring law enforcement action. It can also help us recognize and tell people about larger trends affecting consumers.

FTC Consumer Complaint Form: Form

Mailing Address:

Toll-free telephone: 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357)

Ethics, Office of the General Counsel: 202-326-3547

SEC

SEC on its mission:

The primary mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities markets.

SEC on Securities Act of 1933:

Often referred to as the "truth in securities" law, the Securities Act of 1933 has two basic objectives:

• require that investors receive financial and other significant information concerning securities being offered for public sale; and
• prohibit deceit, misrepresentations, and other fraud in the sale of securities.

SEC's Complaint Web Site: http://www.sec.gov/complaint.shtml

Mailing Address:

Fax: 202-942-9634

Investor Assistance and Complaints: (202) 942-7040
TTY: (202) 942-7065

SEC Toll-Free Investor Information Service: 1-800-SEC-0330

To obtain free publications and investor alerts, learn how to file a complaint, and contact the SEC. San Francisco branch's address/telephone/email listed below:

FBI

FBI on its mission

The FBI is the principal investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice. It has the authority and responsibility to investigate specific crimes assigmed to it. ...The Mission of the FBI is to uphold the law through the investigation of violations of federal criminal law; ...and to perform these responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the public and is faithful to the Constitution of the United States.

FBI Tips and Public Leads Form: https://tips.fbi.gov

Address:

FBI's Headquarters in Washington, D.C.: 202-324-3000

IRS

IRS on its mission:

EEOC

EEOC on its Statutory Authority:

The EEOC was established by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and began operating on July 2, 1965. The EEOC enforces the following federal statutes:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin;
• the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibiting employment discrimination against individuals 40 years of age and older;
• the Equal Pay Act (EPA) of 1963 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender in compensation for substantially similar work under similar conditions;,
• Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of disability in the private sector and state and local governments;
• Section 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, prohibiting employment discrimination against federal employees with disabilities; and,
• the Civil Rights Act of 1991 providing monetary damages in cases of intentional discrimination and clarifying provisions regarding disparate impact actions.

HEADQUARTERS:

Phone: (202) 663-4900

TTY: (202) 663-4494

San Francisco District Office:

Phone: 415-356-5100

TTY: 415-356-5098

Oakland Local Office:

Phone: 510-637-3230

TTY: 510-637-3234