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Bookmark or Share- Fraud Resources | OCC - Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)Fraud Resources. Through its regulatory oversight of national banks, the OCC works to implement legislation designed to detect, identify, and prevent financial crimes and fraud. You can play a role as well by reporting crimes and fraudulent activities, filing complaints with the appropriate agency, and learning more about consumer fraud.
- Consumer Compliance | OCCThe OCC promotes bank compliance with federal consumer protection laws, fair lending statutes and regulations, and the Community Reinvestment Act through supervisory and outreach programs. Comptroller's Handbook booklets in the Consumer Compliance series: Community Reinvestment Act Examination Procedures. Compliance Management Systems.
- Types of Consumer Fraud | OCCArm yourself with the information you need to protect yourself from these scams. Advance Fee Fraud. Debt Elimination Fraud. Nigerian Fraud. Cashier's Check Fraud. Fictitious/Unauthorized Banking. High Yield Investment Fraud (Prime Bank Fraud) Identity Theft. Phishing.
- Mortgages | OCC - Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)Applying for a mortgage loan can be stressful. To get your best deal, you must be well-informed so you can compare offers, understand closing and settlement costs, be aware of insurance requirements, and avoid scams. A number of laws cover home mortgage disclosures—the amount and type of information lenders must provide so that you fully understand the terms and conditions of your loan ...
- Privacy | OCC - Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)Telephone Consumer Protection. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (PDF) protects you from, among other things, unwanted telephone marketing calls from companies that want to sell you goods or services. Congress passed TCPA in response to consumer complaints regarding increased and intrusive telemarketing.
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