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The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. E.S.T. to announce action taken against the deceptive marketing of false international driver's permits over the Internet and through spam.

Who:

J. Howard Beales III, Director
Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection

Spokesperson for American Automobile Association (AAA)
Where:

Federal Trade Commission Headquarters
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 432
Washington, D.C.

Call-in Information (Media Only):
Reporters unable to attend the event can call-in to listen to the press conference. The toll-free number is 1-800-720-5830, the confirmation number is 15070022, and the chairperson is Bruce Jennings. The lines, which are for media only, will open at 10:45 a.m. E.S.T.

CALL- IN LINES ARE FOR PRESS ONLY
When: Thursday, January 16, 2003
11:00 a.m.
Contact: Mitchell J. Katz,
FTC Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2161
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