Media Advisory
Economic Stimulus Scams
| WHAT: | PRESS CONFERENCE to unveil bogus Web sites and other scams claiming they can help individual consumers qualify for a share of stimulus package money. Many sites use photos of President Obama and Vice President Biden to give the appearance of authenticity. Sites also use logos from ABC, CBS, CNBC, CNN, FOX, NBC, MSNBC, USNews and other major media outlets to make them appear legitimate. |
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| WHO: | EILEEN HARRINGTON, Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection |
| WHEN: | Wednesday, March 4, 2009 11 AM |
| WHERE: | Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 432 Washington, DC |
| PRESS CONTACT: | Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2180 |
Reporters who wish to participate, but who cannot attend,
can call 866-363-9013, confirmation number: 88438507 or view Webcast.