Media Advisory
The Federal Trade Commission staff will hold a workshop on September 25, 2008, to explore the growth of the for-profit debt settlement industry and to analyze how this model is affecting consumers and businesses. The event is free and open to the public; pre-registration is not required.
| WHEN: | September 25, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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| WHERE: | FTC’s Satellite Building Conference Center, 601 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC. A valid photo identification is required. A live webcast will be available at www.ftc.gov. |
| AGENDA: | Topics will include regulation and legal developments, advertising and marketing of debt relief services, role of third-party lead generators and other service providers, the history and development of the industry, and consumer education. |
The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, visit the FTC’s online Complaint Assistant or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 1,500 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. The FTC’s Web site provides free information on a variety of consumer topics.
(Debt Settlement Workshop)
Contact Information
202-326-2180