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Office of Consumer Protection Warns of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
In response to an increasing number of Montgomery County residents being targeted, the county’s Office of Consumer Protection has released information on how to identify COVID-19 vaccine scams.
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Police, FCC Warn of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Takoma Park Police and the Federal Communications Commission are warning residents of scammers preying on consumers during the pandemic trying to capitalize on the COVID-19 vaccines, according to an emailed community advisory.
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In-Person Pickups Are New Twist in Grandparent Scam
Detectives from the Financial Crimes division of the Montgomery County Police Department are again warning residents of what is typically referred to as the “Grandparent Scam.” The scam has taken a new twist: Victims have collectively given over $48,500 in cash to a scammer that arrives at their home to collect the money.
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County Police: Telephone Scam Has Claimed $1.5 Million Since June 2020
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s Fraud Unit are again warning residents about a telephone scam that has claimed $1.5 Million from victims since June of this year.
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Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement in Court Duty Phone Scheme
Scammers posing as law enforcement officers are using a phone scheme to swindle consumers in several counties, according Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh. Potential victims are being accused of missing jury duty or appearing as a witness, and immediate payment is demanded to settle the issue.
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Phone Scam Targeting Residents, Offering Affordable Health Insurance
Maryland residents are being targeted by a phone scam offering affordable health insurance plans, according to the Maryland Health Connection.
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County looking for storm damage information, warns of likely scams
Photo by Mike Diegel In the aftermath of the windstorm Friday and Saturday, the county is looking for residents’ help in an attempt to qualify for federal disaster assistance, while […]
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Comptroller issues consumer tips to thwart cyber criminals
As consumers enter the peak period for online holiday shopping, the office of Comptroller Peter Franchot has issued a series of tips to help shoppers thwart cyber criminals.
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County warns against air duct cleaning coupon scams
Image by Alachua County on Flickr. The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection has issued an alert about the ubiquitous mailed coupons offering air duct cleaning at what looks like […]