The Federal Trade Commission, in conjunction with federal and state partners, will announce a major consumer protection law enforcement sweep on a teleconference TODAY at 11 a.m. FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Andrew Smith and Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh will give remarks and answer questions from the media.
WHAT: | A phone-in press conference to announce a major consumer protection law enforcement sweep by the FTC and federal, state, and local partners. |
WHO: | FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Andrew Smith and Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh will give remarks and answer questions from reporters. |
WHEN: | Today, 11 a.m. ET |
WHERE: | Via teleconference. Members of the media may dial in to the press conference by dialing 844-291-6360. Access code: 389969. Lines for media will open 15 minutes before the start of the press conference. |
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