Office of Consumer Protection

July 15, 2013 | Staff Writer

Immigration Fraud Alert (Video)

Montgomery county is alerting residents about the possibility of immigration fraud in the area. County Cable Montgomery’s Julie Rios Little reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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April 18, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Beware Recent Local Phishing Activity (Video)

The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) recently received a National Fraud Information Center alert about phishing activity in our area. A Montgomery County resident was contacted by an individual claiming to work for Dish Network. The person offered the resident a promotion where, if the customer prepaid for six months of service, he […]

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January 4, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Consumer Resolutions

As 2013 gets underway, Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is challenging residents to be smart and savvy consumers by making these ten simple resolutions for the new year: Always check a store’s return policy before making a purchase.  Knowing the store’s return policy – including restocking fees – makes returns easier. Read parking […]

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