Federal Trade Commission
Protecting America's Consumers
Federal and State Agencies Target Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Scams
“Operation Loan Lies” Aims to Help People At Risk of Losing Their Homes
As part of a federal/state law enforcement initiative, the Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at 10 a.m., Pacific Coast Time to announce an effort to crack down on mortgage-related scams. FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz and California Attorney General Jerry Brown will be available to answer reporters’ questions.
| WHO: | Jon Leibowitz, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission Jerry Brown, Attorney General of California Rene Ruelas, |
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| WHEN: | Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 10 a.m., Pacific Coast Time |
| WHERE: | California Dept. of Insurance briefing room Reagan State Office Building First Floor 300 South Spring Street Los Angeles, CA Call-in Information: Reporters unable to attend the event can call in. The phone number is 866-363-9013, the confirmation number is 20380727. The lines, which are for media only, will open at 9:45 a.m. PST. (NOTE: In order to join this conference call, all speakers and participants will be required to provide the Conference ID Number.) Video Information: In English and Spanish, broadcast-quality versions of new FTC videos to help people avoid mortgage-related scams and find legitimate assistance will be available at: 1:00-1:30 EDT GAL28 / 12 C (DL3940H) DAILY WINDOW |
| PRESS CONTACT: | Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2180 |