Media Advisory
FTC Cracks Down on Fake Debt Collector
Agency Alleges Operator Attempted to Collect on Phantom Debts - Victim Will Describe Her Experiences
| WHAT: | The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 ET), to announce a complaint against a “debt collector” who allegedly worked with a call center in India to trick consumers into paying debts they did not owe. |
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| WHO: | Steve Baker, Director, FTC’s Midwest Regional Office A victim of this scam |
| WHEN: | Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 ET). The room will open 30 minutes early for media set up. |
| WHERE: | Federal Trade Commission, Midwest Regional Office 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 1825 Chicago, Illinois 60603 |
| CALL-IN INFORMATION: | Dial-In Number(s): United States: (800) 398-9379; International: (612) 332-0345; Confirmation Number: 238266; Host: Bruce Jennings |
| PRESS CONTACT: | Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2180 Midwest Region (Chicago) |