Federal Trade Commission
Protecting America's Consumers
Media Advisory: November 10, 2003
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press availability on Monday, November 10, 2003, at 1:00 p.m. EST, to announce a law enforcement action challenging a frequently aired infomercial claiming to have the “secret” to rapid weight loss.
WHO:
Howard Beales, Director
FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection
WHAT:
Press Availability
WHERE:
FTC Headquarters Building
600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 432
Washington, D.C.
WHEN:
Monday, November 10, 2003
1:00 p.m.
CONTACT:
Brenda Mack
FTC Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2182CALL-IN INFORMATION (MEDIA ONLY)
Reporters unable to attend the event can call-in to listen to the press availability.
The toll-free phone number is 800-473-8692
Confirmation number: 20276054
Chairperson: Bruce Jennings
The lines, which are for media only, will open at 12:45 p.m. EST