Second Courier Arrested in March Gold Bar Scam
A second man has been arrested as the result of a gold bar scam that attempted to coerce $779,000 worth of gold bars from a Montgomery County resident in March.… Read More
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State’s Attorney John McCarthy Headlines Older Adult Safety Forum
Montgomery County hosted their 14th annual Older Adult Safety Forum Tuesday, headlined by keynote speaker and Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy. “This is a wonderful community for you to… Read More
E-ZPass Text Messaging Scams Targeting Customers
The E-ZPass Group sent out a notice warning customers about text messaging scams targeted at customers of tolling agencies across the United States. The scam aims to deceive customers into… Read More
Homeowners Beware: Driveway-Paving Scams a Common Problem
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) warns homeowners about driveway-paving scammers who typically look to exploit them in spring. These scammers are a common problem in Montgomery County… Read More
Police Investigating Multiple Scams Targeting Grandparents
Montgomery County police are investigating reports of recent fraudulent activity where residents are falling victim to the “Grandparent Scam.” According to a press release, the scammers have collected almost $50… Read More
Avoiding Scams During the Holidays
Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) wants residents to be wary during the holidays of suspicious phone calls and emails. Phishing, smishing, and vishing are terms consumers must familiarize… Read More
Telephone Scam Leads to $1.5 Million in Losses for County Residents
The Montgomery County Department of Police are warning of a current phone scam that has cost nearly 20 county residents a total of $1.5 million. In a press release, the… Read More
Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments
There is an abundance of information available online about the novel coronavirus and the respiratory disease it causes, known as COVID-19. Our PEG partner, Montgomery College TV, created this video… Read More