The Federal Trade Commission will host a press conference in Dallas on Thursday, December 2, at 11 a.m. CST (noon EST) to announce law enforcement actions to protect consumers coping with the economic downturn. Charles Harwood, Deputy Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection; Deanya T. Kueckelhan, Director of the FTC’s Southwest Region Office in Dallas; Charles Q. Grimm, Regional Counsel, LegalAid of Northwest Texas; and two consumers affected by scams will be available to answer reporters’ questions. Spanish-speaking staff will assist in communicating with Spanish-speaking reporters.
| WHO: | Charles Harwood, Deputy Director, FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection Deanya T. Kueckelhan, Director, Charles Q. Grimm, Regional Counsel, Two consumers |
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| WHEN: | Thursday, December 2, 11 a.m. CST (noon EST) |
| WHERE: | Harwood Center 1999 Bryan Street, Lobby Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75201 |
| CONTACT: | Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2180 |