As part of its continuing effort to protect consumers from financial fraud and keep them informed, the Federal Trade Commission will be joined by the U.S. Department of Justice to discuss a major enforcement action involving the debt collection industry. The Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection and the Assistant Attorney General for DOJ’s Civil Division will co-host a call-in media availability on Monday, January 30, 2012, at 11 am E.T. to explain the significance of this case against a national debt-collection operation, as well as the impact the agencies’ action will have on consumers.
| WHAT: | Media Call-in on FTC/DOJ Debt Collection Enforcement Action |
|---|---|
| WHO: | David Vladeck, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Tony West, Assistant Attorney General, |
| WHEN: | Monday, January 30, 2012, 11 am E.T. (Phone lines open at 10:45 am) |
| PRESS CONTACT: | Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2180 |
| CALL-IN INFORMATION: | 1-800-230-1093 Confirmation number: 235345 Host: Bruce Jennings Call-in Lines are for Media Only |
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