Categories: Federal Trade Commission

FTC Cracks Down on Fake News Websites Used toAdvertise Acai Berry Weight-Loss Pills

WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. CT, to announce lawsuits against third-party Internet marketers of acai berry weight-loss pills. WHO: Charles Harwood, Deputy Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection

A representative of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, which is bringing a separate case against an affiliate marketer of acai berry weight-loss pills

WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2011,
10:30 a.m. CST
(The room will open 30 minutes early for media set up.) WHERE: Federal Trade Commission, Midwest Regional Office                          
55 West Monroe Street, Suite 1825
Chicago, Illinois

Call-in Information: The toll-free phone number in the U.S. and Canada is (800) 230-1092, the confirmation number is 199194, and the chairperson is Bruce Jennings.  The lines, which are for media only, will open at 10:15 a.m. CT.  Please reference the confirmation number when joining the call.

MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2180

Midwest Region (Chicago)
312-960-5634

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