The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced an agenda and confirmed speakers for its upcoming financial workshop for military servicemembers, scheduled for July 19, 2017, at Chapman Auditorium, Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. The forum will cover financial issues and scams that can affect military consumers, including active duty servicemembers and veterans of all branches.
FTC Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen will deliver opening remarks for the event, dubbed the “2017 Military Consumer Financial Workshop: Protecting Those Who Protect Our Nation,” according to a press release.
During the free one-day workshop, military consumer advocates and groups, government representatives (local, state and federal), military legal services and legal clinics (including those at universities), all service branches and industry representatives will discuss:
- Auto purchase, financing, and leasing;
- Student and other lending, including installment credit practices;
- Debt collection;
- Legal rights and remedies; and
- Financial literacy and capability, including identity theft and financial resources.
“Helping servicemembers and veterans avoid fraud, learn about their legal rights and remedies, and find resources that protect them in the financial area is a top priority.” Ohlhausen said in the release. “I look forward to hearing from speakers in the private sector, military, and government about how to best protect military consumers on these issues.”
The workshop will be open to the public. Preregistration is not required. Doors will open at 8 a.m. CDT, and the workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m.
The event will be tweeted live from FTC’s Military Consumer Twitter account (@Milconsumer) using the hashtag #MilFinancialWorkshop.