Emergency Communications
Plan ahead so you can stay in contact with family, friends, and emergency services if a damaging storm knocks out power.
Know Before You Go
If travel plans are on the horizon, check out FCC tips on communicating securely and safeguarding your communications devices and personal information from thieves.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
"988" is the three-digit, nationwide phone number formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
You can call or text to connect directly with mental health professionals at a national network of crisis centers.
Stopping Illegal Robocalls
Robocalls are more than an annoyance, they are often the preferred tool of fraudsters. Stopping illegal robocalls is the FCC's top consumer protection priority.
Get tips for avoiding robocall scams and recognizing caller ID spoofing, and learn about call-blocking tools available to consumers.
Consumer Complaint Center
By filing a consumer complaint and telling your story, you contribute to federal enforcement and consumer protection efforts on a national scale and help us identify trends and track the issues that matter most.
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau develops and implements the FCC's consumer policies and serves as the agency's connection to the American consumer.
