Identity Theft: Treasury Secretary John W. Snow will launch a DVD on Thursday January 26, 2006 that provides consumers with information on how to recognize identity theft, how they can protect themselves, and what they should do if they become a victim.

The DVD, entitled Identity Theft: Outsmarting the Crooks, features experts from the government and the private sector talking about the scope of the identity theft problem and how a few simple steps can significantly increase protection.

The launch event will take place in Treasury's Media Room (4121) at 10 a.m. on January 26. Secretary Snow will be joined by representatives that participated in the creation of the DVD from the Federal Trade Commission, Departments of Justice and Defense, the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the American Bankers Association, National Association of Federal Credit Unions, the Consumer Data Industry Association, and the Florida Bankers Association.