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FTC to Announce International Driver's License Scam

Agency: Federal Trade Commission
Date: 14 January 2003

The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. E.S.T. to announce action taken against the deceptive marketing of false international driver's permits over the Internet and through spam.

Who:	J. Howard Beales III, Director Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection Spokesperson for American Automobile Association (AAA)
Where:	Federal Trade Commission Headquarters 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 432 Washington, D.C. Call-in Information (Media Only): Reporters unable to attend the event can call-in to listen to the press conference. The toll-free number is 1-800-720-5830, the confirmation number is 15070022, and the chairperson is Bruce Jennings. The lines, which are for media only, will open at 10:45 a.m. E.S.T. CALL- IN LINES ARE FOR PRESS ONLY
When:	Thursday, January 16, 2003 11:00 a.m.
Contact:	Mitchell J. Katz, FTC Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2161