The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press availability on Monday, November 10, 2003, at 1:00 p.m. EST, to announce a law enforcement action challenging a frequently aired infomercial claiming to have the secret to rapid weight loss.

The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press availability on Monday, November 10, 2003, at 1:00 p.m. EST, to announce a law enforcement action challenging a frequently aired infomercial claiming to have the “secret” to rapid weight loss.

WHO:

Howard Beales, Director
FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection

WHAT:

Press Availability

WHERE:

FTC Headquarters Building
600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 432
Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

Monday, November 10, 2003
1:00 p.m.

CONTACT:

Brenda Mack
FTC Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2182

CALL-IN INFORMATION (MEDIA ONLY)

Reporters unable to attend the event can call-in to listen to the press availability.

The toll-free phone number is 800-473-8692
Confirmation number: 20276054
Chairperson: Bruce Jennings
The lines, which are for media only, will open at 12:45 p.m. EST