Media Advisory
FTC, Law Enforcement Partners to Announce Crackdown on Deception, Fraud in Auto Industry
| WHAT: | The Federal Trade Commission will hold a media call on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. EDT to announce a nationwide and cross-border crackdown on deceptive auto sales practices with multiple law enforcement partners including the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Alabama. This crackdown represents the second FTC auto-related sweep in just over a year, and is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect consumers in the auto marketplace. |
| WHO: | Jessica Rich, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Joyce White Vance, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama |
| WHEN: | Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. EDT |
| CALL-IN: | The toll-free number in the U.S. and Canada is: (800) 288-8974 and the confirmation number is: 356800. The lines, which are for media only, will open 15 minutes before the start of the call. |
Contact Information
Media Contact
Cheryl Warner
FTC Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2480
Peggy Sanford
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Northern District of Alabama
205-244-2020