Office of Thrift Supervision
Press Releases
December 22, 2008
OTS 08-065 - Federal Financial Regulators Issue Revised Identity Theft Brochure
Joint Release
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
National Credit Union Administration
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Office of Thrift Supervision
For Immediate Release December 22, 2008
Washington, D.C. — The federal bank, credit union, and thrift regulatory agencies today announced publication of a revised identity theft brochure – You Have the Power to Stop Identity Theft – to assist consumers in preventing and resolving identity theft.
The updated brochure focuses primarily on Internet “phishing” by describing how phishing works, offering ways to protect against identity theft, and detailing steps to follow for victims of identity theft.
The brochure includes contact information for three major credit bureaus, where to report suspicious e-mails, and where to access additional information.
The brochure is attached and is available to download from the websites of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, National Credit Union Administration, and Office of Thrift Supervision.
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Attachment
Media Contacts:
Federal Reserve Susan Stawick (202) 452-2955
FDIC David Barr (202) 898-6992
OCC Dean DeBuck (202) 874-5770
OTS William Ruberry (202) 906-6677
NCUA Cherie Umbel (703) 518-6331
Related Files
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08-065A ID Theft Brochure
482029.pdf (61.8 KBs)
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