Commission on Women Hosts Free Event on Fraud, Scams, and AI Risks
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host a free community event on navigating fraud, scams, and AI risks. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on… Read More
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Beware of Scammers Asking for Money, Gold Bars
Law enforcement officials are cracking down hard on scammers who are convincing people to convert their money to gold bars or hand over their cash in an attempt to steal… Read More
How to Avoid Scams? Special Seminar for Seniors
During April the Office of Consumer Protection from Montgomery County hosts five free seminars to discuss common fraudulent activities, scams and other types of financial exploitation targeting seniors. Three of… Read More
FCC, FTC Warn of Auto Warranty Scams
Both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have recently issued warnings about extended vehicle “warranty” robocalls. The individuals making the calls do not represent the… Read More
Federal Trade Commission Warns Against COVID-19 Related Scams
Scams related to COVID-19 have increased rapidly in recent months due to scammers taking advantage of the worldwide health crisis. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as of January… Read More
County Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week With Virtual Events
Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) and Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host a variety of virtual informative webinars from Feb. 28 to March 6 for National Consumer… Read More
Five Things to Know for May 1 in Montgomery County
It is Friday, May 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Business Briefing: Council President Sidney Katz hosts a discussion about the County’s response to… Read More
Five Things to Know for April 24 in Montgomery County
It is Friday, April 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Virtual Friday with Friedson: Councilmember Andrew Friedson will lead a discussion on managing personal… Read More