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Consumer Connection

Michelle Escobar

Consumer Connection is a podcast brought to you by the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) that brings you up-to-date news and information on a variety of consumer topics. It is your trusted source for connecting with experts on avoiding scams, making informed purchasing decisions, and understanding your consumer rights.

Join our host, OCP Investigator, Michelle Escobar, as she guides listeners to better understand the consumer landscape here in Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond, while offering valuable advice and practical tips.

Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]

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22 эпизода

  1. Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protecting Your Personal Information Online 37:15
  2. Consumer Connection en Español: Hispanic Heritage Month Special 15:45
  3. Student Loans and Maryland’s Borrower Protections 36:53
  4. From the Investigator’s Desk: Spotting Scams & Strengthening Complaints 31:00
  5. Community Voices & County Partners: Spotlight on Elder Abuse Awareness (Part 2) 29:00
  6. Community Voices & County Partners: Spotlight on Elder Abuse Awareness (Part 1) 51:32
  7. Avoiding Home Improvement Pitfalls: Tips from an OCP Investigator 36:05
  8. Sustainable Living for the Savvy Consumer 34:42
  9. National Consumer Protection Week: Informed Consumers, Stronger Community 30:02
  10. Love, Lies & Red Flags: Avoiding Online Romance Scams 40:19
  11. Outsmarting Scammers in 2026 33:19
  12. Behind the Scam: Insights from OCP Investigators 35:52
  13. Connecting Consumers with Council President Kate Stewart 35:43
  14. Exposing Gold Bar Scams 40:00
  15. Inside Cryptocurrency Scams with the FBI 36:49
  16. Out of Work, Not Out of Options: Your Financial Game Plan 43:28
  17. Guarding Against Imposters with the Federal Trade Commission 28:22
  18. Unmasking AI’s Role in Scams 30:53
  19. Safe and Smart Holiday Shopping 34:52
  20. Home Sweet Home 23:34
  21. Welcome to Consumer Connection 22:52
  22. Introducing Consumer Connection 0:56