Media Advisory
FTC Targets Scams Spawned by Economic Downturn
Operation Short Change Seeks to Protect Vulnerable Consumers
In conjunction with a joint federal/state law enforcement initiative, the Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at 11 a.m. to announce a law enforcement sweep cracking down on frauds fueled by the economic downturn.
| WHO: | Jon Leibowitz, Chairman, Federal Trade Commission Tony West, Assistant Attorney General, Roy Cooper, A victim of an employment scam |
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| WHEN: | Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 11 a.m. |
| WHERE: | Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 432 Washington, DC Call-in information will be available shortly. The event will also be webcast. |
| PRESS CONTACT: | FTC Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2180 |