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Oakhollow Bank Hang Up
Oakhollow Bank runs a public service style spot about phone and text scams. Two customers tell the camera how close they came, then an announcer gives the rule. The actors play plain truth with no music and no performance. The announcer can be voiced by one of the two on camera actors if needed.
Characters
- MARGARET - 60s to 70s, female, a retired fourth grade teacher, sharp and composed, not embarrassed
- RAY - 40s to 50s, male, a small business owner, matter of fact, busy even when sitting still
- ANNOUNCER - any age, any gender, calm and clear, no sell
Setting
A plain white studio with a single chair, no music, each speaker filmed alone and looking straight into the lens.
A plain white studio. No music. A single chair.
MARGARET sits, hands folded, looking straight into the lens.
MARGARET
(calm, direct)
He said he was from my bank. He knew my name. He knew my street.
(beat)
He said there was a problem with my account and I had to move my money right now to keep it safe.
Cut. RAY sits in the same chair.
RAY
(matter of fact)
Text message. Said my card was frozen. Had a link. I was busy. I almost clicked it.
Cut back to MARGARET.
MARGARET
(a small shake of the head)
I taught fourth grade for thirty years. I'm not a foolish woman.
(beat)
And I had my purse open.
Cut to RAY.
RAY
What stopped me was one thing. Oakhollow told me they'd never do that.
Cut to MARGARET.
MARGARET
(steady)
Your bank will never call and ask you to move your money. Never.
(leaning in slightly)
So I hung up. And I called the number on the back of my card.
Black screen. White text appears line by line.
ANNOUNCER
(even, unhurried, clear)
If someone calls, texts, or emails asking you to move money, share a code, or click a link, stop.
(beat)
Hang up. Call the number on your card.
(beat)
Oakhollow Bank will never rush you.
Oakhollow Bank logo. Small and plain.
ANNOUNCER
Oakhollow Bank. Slow down. We're not going anywhere.
End of script