October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), a nationwide initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and CISA to promote safer online practices. In this episode of Consumer Connection, host and OCP investigator Michelle Escobar is joined by Montgomery County’s Chief Information Security Officer, Keith Young, to discuss how residents can safeguard their personal information, recognize emerging cyber threats, and stay safe online.

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¡Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con un episodio especial de Consumer Connection en español!

Acompañe a Michelle Escobar, investigadora de la Oficina de Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Montgomery (OCP), para conocer cómo nuestra oficina ayuda a los residentes, cuáles son las estafas más comunes, cómo proteger sus derechos y qué recursos están disponibles para reconocer, evitar y denunciar posibles fraudes, incluyendo las estafas relacionadas con la inmigración.

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We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a special Spanish-language episode of Consumer Connection!

Join host and OCP investigator Michelle Escobar as she shares how the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection helps residents, discusses common scams and consumer rights, and highlights OCP resources to help consumers recognize, avoid, and report scams, including immigration-related fraud.

This episode is presented in Spanish.

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This episode focuses on helping Maryland students and parents understand the student loan landscape after the major federal changes that took effect on July 1. Toni White, Director of Outreach and Education from the Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of Financial Regulation, guides listeners through common points of confusion, the new repayment rules, Maryland borrower protections, current scam trends, and practical tips for navigating student loans safely.

Office of Financial Regulation - Maryland Department of Labor

Student Loan Ombudsman - Consumers - Office of Financial Regulation

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