
Consumer Connection
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 consumerconnection@montgomerycountymd.gov
Podcasting since 2024 • 7 episodes
Consumer Connection
Latest Episodes
Out of Work, Not Out of Options: Your Financial Game Plan
This episode of the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection’s podcast, Consumer Connection, explores how consumers can navigate financial transitions such as job loss, relocation, or retirement through smart budgeting, saving, and plann...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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43:28

Guarding Against Imposters with the Federal Trade Commission
In honor of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), we’re joined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for a special episode of Consumer Connection! In this episode, host Michelle Escobar is joined by Diana Shiller, a Senior Investigator at t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:22

Unmasking AI’s Role in Scams
In this episode of Consumer Connection, we explore the use of artificial intelligence in scams and how it’s making them more convincing than ever. From AI-generated profiles in romance scams to deepfake technology in phishing and grandparent sc...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:53

Safe and Smart Holiday Shopping
In this episode of Consumer Connection, host Michelle Escobar is joined by special guest Tracy Rezvani, Administrator at the Howard County Office of Consumer Protection, to share essential strategies for holiday shopping. Together, they discuss...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:52
