Issuances:
Consumer Advisories

2009

09/25/2009
Reverse Mortgages: Are They for You?
News Release 2009-115 | En Español (PDF 376KB) | Advisory [PDF]

04/21/2009
OCC Consumer Tips for Avoiding Mortgage Modification Scams and Foreclosure Rescue Scams
News Release 2009-43 | En Español (PDF) | Advisory [PDF]

2008

05/16/2008
OCC Consumer Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Scams (Superseded by CA 2009-1)
News Release 2008-55 | En Español (PDF) | Advisory

2007

01/16/2007
OCC Offers Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Cashier's Check Fraud
Release 2007-3 | Consumer Advisory

2006

11/28/2006
OCC Reminds Consumers of Holiday Tips on Gift Cards Information
Release 2006-127 | Consumer Advisory (PDF)

2005

08/2/2005
OCC offers facts for consumers about their rights when using checks
Release 2005-75 | Consumer Advisory (PDF 290KB)

Consumer Public Service Announcements

The OCC produced the following public service announcements to inform consumers about important trends and issues.

Public Service Podcasts

Read the Fine Print Before Giving a Gift Card
Feature (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)

Understanding Reverse Mortgages
Feature (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)

Watch Out for Check Fraud
Feature (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)

Beware of Foreclosure Prevention Scams
Feature (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)

Gift Card Tips For Holiday Shoppers
Feature (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)

Your Money: What You Can Do To Fight Fraud
Feature (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)

A Wrap Up on Gift Cards
Feature (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)

Don't Be Burned By Debt Elimination Scams
Feature (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script (PDF)
30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script (PDF)

Foreclosure Prevention: Help Save Your Home
30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
Script (PDF)

Preventing Foreclosures
30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
Script (PDF)

What You Need To Know About Gift Cards
30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
Script (PDF)

HelpWithMyBank.gov: Good News For People With Banking Questions
30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
Script (PDF)

HelpWithMyBank.gov: Help Available Online
30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
Script (PDF)

Hurricane Victims: Contact Your Lender
30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
Scripts (PDF)

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency was created by Congress to charter national banks, to oversee a nationwide system of banking institutions, and to assure that national banks are safe and sound, competitive and profitable, and capable of serving in the best possible manner the banking needs of their customers.

Issuances: Consumer Advisories