HoCo Community Chat

HoCo Community Chat provides Howard County (MD) residents with fresh and timely content about how to live their best lives in Howard County.

Hosted by Jackie Scott, Director, Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS), HoCo Community Chat is a new and entertaining way for DCRS to communicate with residents and present them with great conversations on how to grow and thrive and live with dignity in Howard County.

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HoCo Community Chat July 2023 - What is consumer protection and why do we need it?

July 10, 2023 • Howard County (MD) Department of Community Resources & Services • Season 1 • Episode 2

Regardless of age, race and culture anyone can be at risk for consumer scams, fraud and exploitation. Hear information about who is targeted and why... and it has nothing to do with intelligence.

Our guests are our acting administrator of the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence, Ofelia Ott; the administrator of the Howard County Office of Consumer Protection, Tracy Rezvani; and, former Howard County police officer and founder of the Center for Elder Justice and Education, Andre Lingham.

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