FTC to Announce Winners of Robocall Challenge

Media Advisory

The Federal Trade Commission will announce the winners of the FTC Robocall Challenge in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. The challenge, launched October 2012, sought the best technical solution to block illegal robocalls. The FTC received nearly 800 eligible submissions.

WHO: Charles Harwood, Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection

Challenge Winners

WHAT: Press conference to announce winners of the FTC Robocall Challenge
WHEN: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: FTC Headquarters, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580

View the archived webcast of the event

TWITTER: Follow @FTC and the hashtag #FTCrobo for event details

 

Contact Information

MEDIA CONTACT:
Cheryl Hackley
FTC Office of Public Affairs

202-326-2480
IR Press

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