If I file a complaint with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), will that stop the collection process or any legal action initiated by a bank?
No. Generally, the OCC does not have the authority to stop any collection process or legal action taken by a bank.
Last Reviewed: April 2021
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