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Safe Money is a series of informational fact sheets developed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to help consumers recognize and avoid common financial frauds and scams. Consumer fraud impacts millions of Americans every year and often results in financial harm. View and share these fact sheets to learn about the most common types of consumer fraud, how each type works, the warning signs, and how to protect yourself and others.