Media Advisory
FTC to Announce Nationwide Sweep Against Deceptive Auto Dealer Ads
| WHAT: | The Federal Trade Commission and the County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs will hold a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. PST, to announce Operation Steer Clear, a nationwide sweep against deceptive auto dealer ads. These cases represent the FTC’s latest efforts to protect consumers in the auto marketplace. |
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| WHO: | Jessica Rich, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Brian D. Stiger, Director, Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs |
| WHEN: | Thursday, January 9, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. PST (The room will open 45 minutes early for media set up) |
| WHERE: | Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 W. Temple St., 7th Floor, Room 743 Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| CALL-IN: | The toll-free phone number in the U.S. and Canada is (800) 230-1951, the confirmation number is 314829. The lines, which are for media only, will open at 8:30 a.m. PST. Please reference the confirmation number when joining the call. |
Contact Information
Cheryl Warner
FTC Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2480
Dawnnesha Smith
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
213-974-4120