The Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service will announce a federal and state law enforcement sweep targeting bogus business opportunities and work-at-home scams. The press conference on Tuesday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. will announce more than 100 law enforcement actions and new education materials. Consumer guests who invested in bogus business opportunities will also be telling their stories.
WHO: | Deborah Platt Majoras, FTC Chairman Consumer guests who invested in bogus business opportunities |
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WHEN: | Tuesday, December 12, 2006 10:30 a.m. |
WHERE: | Federal Trade Commission, Room 432 600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC |
PRESS CONTACT: | Jackie Dizdul, |
Reporters interested in attending the press conference will be permitted access to Room 432 at 10:00 a.m. Reporters unable to attend may access the press conference by calling:
1-800-497-7708
Chairperson: Gail Kingsland
Conference ID number: 4055095
The lines will open at 10:15 a.m.
CALL-IN LINES ARE FOR PRESS ONLY