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DOCO Regional Federal Credit Union - First Institution in Southwest Georgia to Offer Identity Resolution Services Through IDT 911; Leading the Way in Helping Members to Maintain Their Good Name.


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 Regional Federal Credit Union of Georgia announced today that it has partnered with Identity Theft
Identity Theft
The crime of obtaining the personal or financial information of another person for the purpose of assuming that person's name to make transactions or purchases.

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Identity theft is committed many different ways. Some identity thieves sift through trash bins looking for bank account and credit card statements; other more high-tech methods involve accessing corporate databases to steal lists of customer information.
 911 LLC, to offer identity theft protection services to its members. The services are designed to assist DOCO's members through the disruptive and complex process of identity restoration. In doing so, DOCO is the first financial institution in Southwest Georgia to offer such assistance.

The service is being offered at no additional cost to credit union members with a checking account, VISA(R) credit card or electronic account access. As part of this service, Identity Theft 911 provides victims with a full year of one-on-one service from a personal advocate, who guides them through the time consuming procedure of restoring their identity. Furthermore, victims receive a full year of credit and fraud monitoring and all members receive access to Identity Theft 911's proactive educational material.

Barry O. Heape, President and CEO at DOCO, said, "Safeguarding our members' financial information is a top priority at DOCO. While our safety measures include educating our members on identity theft prevention, we also recognize the importance of assisting them with the resolution process should they become a victim."

"Our partnership with Identity Theft 911 is essential in helping our members maintain their good name, as well as their good credit," he added.

Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in America; Federal Trade Commission (FTC) statistics estimate that almost 10 million Americans were victims last year. Identity Theft 911 is the leading provider of identity theft restoration for financial institutions.

About DOCO Regional Federal Credit Union

DOCO Regional Federal Credit Union is a not for profit, member-controlled, financial cooperative. Chartered in 1959, DOCO currently serves more than 60 employer groups and over 22,000 members from four branches located in Americus Americus (əmĕr`ĭkəs), city (1990 pop. 16,512), seat of Sumter co., SW Ga.; inc. 1855. It is a manufacturing city (polyurethane foam, furniture, and fertilizer), a livestock market, and a processing center for the area's timber, crops (peanuts, corn, and cotton), and minerals (kaolin and bauxite)., Tifton Tifton, city (1990 pop. 14,215), seat of Tift co., S central Ga.; inc. 1890. Tobacco, cotton, and truck crops are marketed, meat is packed, and textiles and clothing, lumber, and plastics are produced. A state agricultural-experiment station is in Tifton. and Albany, Georgia. With over $65 million in assets, DOCO offers a full-array of financial products and services with affordable rates and personal service. More information on DOCO Regional Federal Credit Union may be found at www.docofcu.com.

About Identity Theft 911

Identity Theft 911 provides enterprise-level fraud solutions to Fortune 500 companies, a wide spectrum of financial institutions, colleges and universities, and many of America's largest insurance companies and corporate benefits providers. Identity Theft 911 is a leader in identity theft victim resolution, defense and education, with more than 4 million households currently included in its retainer-based program. Online Banking Report named Identity Theft 911 one of "the 10 most significant innovations and developments of 2003." For more information visit www.identitytheft911.com
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