Economic Stimulus Scams

WHAT: PRESS CONFERENCE to unveil bogus Web sites and other scams claiming they can help individual consumers qualify for a share of stimulus package money. Many sites use photos of President Obama and Vice President Biden to give the appearance of authenticity. Sites also use logos from ABC, CBS, CNBC, CNN, FOX, NBC, MSNBC, USNews and other major media outlets to make them appear legitimate. WHO: EILEEN HARRINGTON, Acting Director,
Bureau of Consumer Protection WHEN: Wednesday, March 4, 2009
11 AM WHERE: Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 432
Washington, DC PRESS CONTACT: Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2180