Media Advisory
Federal and State Agencies Target Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Scams
Operation Loan Lies Aims to Help People At Risk of Losing Their Homes
As part of a federal/state law enforcement initiative, the Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at 10 a.m., Pacific Coast Time to announce an effort to crack down on mortgage-related scams. FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz and California Attorney General Jerry Brown will be available to answer reporters’ questions.
| WHO: | Jon Leibowitz, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission Jerry Brown, Attorney General of California Rene Ruelas, |
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| WHEN: | Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 10 a.m., Pacific Coast Time |
| WHERE: | California Dept. of Insurance briefing room Reagan State Office Building First Floor 300 South Spring Street Los Angeles, CA Call-in Information: Reporters unable to attend the event can call in. The phone number is 866-363-9013, the confirmation number is 20380727. The lines, which are for media only, will open at 9:45 a.m. PST. (NOTE: In order to join this conference call, all speakers and participants will be required to provide the Conference ID Number.) Video Information: In English and Spanish, broadcast-quality versions of new FTC videos to help people avoid mortgage-related scams and find legitimate assistance will be available at: 1:00-1:30 EDT GAL28 / 12 C (DL3940H) DAILY WINDOW |
| PRESS CONTACT: | Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2180 |