PHOENIX -- Paul K. Charlton, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona; Tom Syta, Assistant Director, Western Region of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission; and Janice Somerset, Deputy Chief Inspector, Field Operations South of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are hosting a one day forum for law enforcement and Hispanic community leaders to promote education and awareness of the problem of consumer fraud within the Hispanic community in Arizona.
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission will announce six new law enforcement actions that are part of the FTC’s ongoing Hispanic initiative. A consumer guest who has personal experience with one of the scams will be available for interviews.
Media are invited for opening remarks and Q&A to learn about this initiative. One-on-one interviews in English and Spanish will be available in a separate location after the opening remarks and group Q&A.
When: | Tuesday, July 26, 2005, |
Where:: | Arizona State University West 4701 W. Thunderbird Avenue University Center Bldg.; La Sala A Room |
Cameras and recording devices will be permitted. There will be an audio mixer available. Please bring your press credentials for sign-in.
Contact Information
Sandy Raynor
USAO Public Affairs
(602) 514-7625
FTC Public Affairs
(202) 326-2180