The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is alerting residents to a seasonal uptick in four categories of scams: door-to-door home improvement fraud, IRS impersonation during tax season, fake vacation and rental listings, and utility company imposter schemes. OCP advises residents to verify unsolicited contacts and avoid sharing personal information or making payments to unknown parties. Residents who believe they have encountered a scam can contact OCP at 240-777-3636 or visit their office at 100 Maryland Ave., Suite 3600, Rockville, walk-in hours Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
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