Public Service Announcements

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

About the OCC: History

• 150th Anniversary of the OCC: How Honest Abe Built Banks to Save America (2013)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-seconds Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | 30-second Radio Script #1 (PDF)
  30-seconds Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | 30-second Radio Script #2 (PDF)

Consumer Protection: Foreclosures

• $9.3 Billion in Payments and Foreclosure Assistance to Begin in April 2013 (2012)
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• Deadline to Request a Free Foreclosure Review Is December 31 (2012)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) 
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | 30-second Radio Script #2 (PDF)
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• Help for Those Hurt by Foreclosure Errors (2012)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | 30-second Radio Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | 30-second Radio Script #2 (PDF)
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• Your Independent Foreclosure Review (2012)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Script #2 (PDF)
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• Federal Law Protects Renters During Foreclosure (2010)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  Script #2 (PDF)
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• Foreclosure Prevention: Help Save Your Home (2009)
  30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
  Script (PDF)
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• Preventing Foreclosures (2007)
  30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
  Script (PDF)

Consumer Protection: Gift Cards

• Check Out Gift Cards (2011)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | 30-second Radio Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | 30-second Radio Script #2 (PDF)
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• New Rules To Protect Those Who Buy Gift Cards (2010)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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• What You Need to Know About Gift Cards (2009)
  30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
  Script (PDF)
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• Read the Fine Print Before Giving a Gift Card (2009)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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• Gift Card Tips for Holiday Shoppers (2008)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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• A Wrap Up on Gift Cards (2007)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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Consumer Protection: Fraud

• Don’t Let High-Tech Thieves “Skim” Your Bank Account (2011)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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• Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Scams (2011)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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• Watch Out for Check Fraud (2009)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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• Beware of Foreclosure Prevention Scams (2009)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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• Your Money: What You Can Do to Fight Fraud (2008)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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• Don't Be Burned by Debt Elimination Scams (2007)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)

General Consumer Protection Topics

• New Overdraft Protection Rules Give You A Choice (2010)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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• Tips on Securing a Safe and Timely Tax Refund (2010)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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• Understanding Reverse Mortgages (2009)
  Feature (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3) | Script #1 (PDF)
  30-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3) | Script #2 (PDF)
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• HelpWithMyBank.gov: Good News for People with Banking Questions (2007)
  30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
  Script (PDF)
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• HelpWithMyBank.gov: Help Available Online (2007)
  30-second Radio Spot (MP3)
  Script (PDF)
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• Hurricane Victims: Contact Your Lender (2006)
  30-second Radio Spot #1 (MP3)
  60-second Radio Spot #2 (MP3)
  Scripts (PDF)

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