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 Australia Communication and Media Authority Andrea Rosen, Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission Frank Torres, Director of Consumer Affairs and Senior Policy Counsel Microsoft Corporation |
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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.)