Media Advisory
Cyberscam Targeted by FTC
Thousands of Consumers May Have Fallen Victim to Scheme
| WHO: | Timothy J. Muris, Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, cyberlawyers and investigators from the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. |
| WHAT: | Press availability to unveil a law enforcement initiative targeting a unique cyberscam that may have victimized tens of thousands of surfers, including children. |
| WHERE: | The FTC's Internet lab. 600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20580 |
| WHEN: | 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2001 |
| MEDIA CONTACT: | Claudia Bourne Farrell FTC Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2181 |
| Note: Reporters must register if they wish to attend. Please call (202)-326-2180 to register with your name, date of birth, date/time of arrival. Reporters must also present their press credentials when checking in. |