LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, the 鶹ý Trade Commission (FTC), and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are hosting a one-day seminar for law enforcement and community based organizations to promote education and awareness of consumer fraud targeted at the Hispanic community and to develop law enforcement responses.
The FTC will announce five 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 on hand to talk with reporters.
Date: |
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 |
Time: |
9:00 a.m. West Coast Time |
Location: |
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY – LOS ANGELES |
Speakers: | George S. Cardona, Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District Tom Syta, Assistant Director, Western Region of the FTC Pastor Herrera, Jr., Director, Los Angeles County Dept. of Consumer Affairs Oscar Villanueva, Inspector in Charge, L.A. Division of the U. S. Postal Inspection Service District Attorney Steve Cooley Consumer Guest |
Cameras and recording devices will be permitted. There will be a mult box available. Please bring press credentials with you for sign-in. Interviews available in both English and Spanish.
Contact Information
- For Information Contact:
- Renee Focht,
Postal Inspector
Telephone: (626) 405-1285, Cell: (626) 672-5517
Jackie Dizdul,
FTC Public Affairs
Telephone: (202) 326-2180, Cell: (202) 746-1578