FTC’s ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ Targets ‘Credit Repair’ Companies

Media Advisory

The Federal Trade Commission, in cooperation with 24 state agencies in 22 states, will hold a press conference to announce a crackdown on operations that deceptively claim they can remove negative information from consumers’ credit reports – even if that information is accurate and timely.

WHO: Lydia Parnes, Director
Bureau of Consumer Protection

Gayle Weller, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
California Attorney General’s Office

WHEN: October 23 – 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: FTC Headquarters
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
Room 432
Washington, D.C.

Reporters unable to attend the event can either call in or view the webcast on the day of the event. The toll-free phone number (in the U.S. and Canada) is 866-363-9013, Conference ID: 70387411. NOTE: In order to join this conference call you will be required to provide the Conference ID Number.

Contact Information

MEDIA CONTACT:
Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2180

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