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Joint Release
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Office of Thrift Supervision NR 2008-151
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2008 Federal Financial Regulators Issue Revised Identity Theft BrochureWASHINGTON — 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 Web sites 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. Media Contacts:
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