What: | Press conference to announce more than 50 law enforcement actions targeting business opportunity and work-at-home scams. Many of the defendants used deceptive earnings claims and paid shills to promote their scams. |
Who: | J. Howard Beales, III, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission |
When: | Thursday, June 20 - 1 p.m. |
Where: | Federal Trade Commission - Room 432 For reporters unable to attend in person call in lines are available using the following information: 1-800-497-7709;Chairperson: Bruce Jennings; Confirmation #: 12750940.
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Media Contact: | FTC Office of Public Affairs |