The agency responsible for investigating instances of fraudulent or misleading advertising is the
A) Federal Trade Commission.
B) Interstate Commerce Commission.
C) Federal Communications Commission.
D) Uniform Business Practices Commission.

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the agency responsible for investigating instances of fraudulent or misleading advertising in the United States. It is charged with protecting consumers from deceptive business practices and false advertising. The FTC has the authority to issue fines and penalties against companies found to be engaging in such practices. The other options listed, such as the Interstate Commerce Commission and Federal Communications Commission, have different areas of focus and are not responsible for regulating advertising practices in the same way as the FTC.

The Agency Responsible for Investigating Instances of Fraudulent or Misleading