# 12 CFR § 328.104: Investigations of potential violations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.104

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 CFR § 328.104
- **Heading:** Investigations of potential violations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 12—Banks and Banking > CHAPTER III—FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION > SUBCHAPTER B—REGULATIONS AND STATEMENTS OF GENERAL POLICY > PART 328—FDIC OFFICIAL SIGNS, ADVERTISEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP, FALSE ADVERTISING, MISREPRESENTATION OF INSURED STATUS, AND MISUSE OF THE FDIC'S NAME OR LOGO > Subpart B—False Advertising, Misrepresentation of Insured Status, and Misuse of the FDIC's Name or Logo

## Text

(a) The General Counsel has delegated authority to investigate potential violations of section 18(a) of the FDI Act (12 U.S.C. 1828(a)) and this subpart.
(b) Such investigations will be conducted as prescribed under section 10(c) of the FDI Act (12 U.S.C. 1820(c)) and subpart K of part 308 of this chapter (12 CFR 308.144 through 308.150). Notwithstanding the general confidentiality provisions of 12 CFR 308.147, in cases that may pose a risk of imminent harm to consumers, the FDIC may disclose or confirm the existence of an investigation that does not involve an Insured Depository Institution or a known IAP thereof. Such disclosure must not disclose any information obtained or uncovered during the course of the investigation.

## Nearby sections

- [12 CFR § 328.0 § 328.0 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.0.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.1 § 328.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.1.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.2 § 328.2 Official sign.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.2.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.3 § 328.3 Signs within institution premises and offering of non-deposit products within institution premises.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.3.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.4 § 328.4 Signs for automated teller machines (ATMs) and like devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.4.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.5 § 328.5 Signs for digital deposit-taking channels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.5.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.6 § 328.6 Official advertising statement requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.6.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.7 § 328.7 Prohibition against receiving deposits at same teller station or window as noninsured institution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.7.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.8 § 328.8 Policies and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.8.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.100 § 328.100 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.100.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.101 § 328.101 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.101.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.102 § 328.102 Prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.102.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.103 § 328.103 Inquiries and complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.103.md)
- [12 CFR § 328.104 § 328.104 Investigations of potential violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-328.104.md)

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