Media Advisory
The Federal Trade Commission will host a press conference Wednesday, October 3, 2012, to announce a law enforcement crackdown on a massive international computer tech support scam that allegedly swindled tens of thousands of consumers in six countries.
| WHO: | Jon Leibowitz, FTC Chairman
Chris Chapman, Chairman Andrea Rosen, Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer Frank Torres, Director of Consumer Affairs and Senior Policy Counsel |
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| WHEN: | Wednesday, October 3, 2012 11:00 A.M. |
| WHERE: | Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. – Room 432 Washington, DC 20580 |
Reporters who wish to cover the event, but who cannot attend in person can call a toll-free number to listen and ask questions. United States callers: 1-800-553-0288. International callers: 1-612-332-0342. The confirmation number is 266168 and the host is Bruce Jennings. The event will be webcast live at www.ftc.gov. (The link will be updated shortly before the event begins.)
Contact Information
202-326-2180