Consumer Resources and the Coronavirus
Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection has collected some useful resources for many consumer questions and issues related to COVID-19. Check back as this page will be updated as more consumer alerts become available.
Montgomery County Government COVID-19 Response
Montgomery County OCP Consumer Tips & Alerts
- Health Club Closings & Your Rights
- Prevent Phishing
- Prevent Identity Theft
- Charity Investigation Tips
- Travel Tips
- Domestic Worker Resources for COVID-19
- Suspension of Water Service Shutoff (WSSC)
- COVID-19 IRS Economic Impact Payments (MCG & IRS)
- Foreclosure Advice
- Mortgage Relief for Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 (NCLC)
Federal Government
- Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium (HUD, FHA-insured mortgages)
- Forebearances, Credit Reporting, & Foreclosure Sales (Fannie Mae)
- Forebearances, Loan Modifications, Credit Reporting & Foreclosures (Freddie Mac)
- SFHGLP Forebearances and Foreclosure (USDA)
- Foreclosure Moratorium (Veterns Affairs)
- Protecting Your Finances During a Pandemic (CFPB)
- Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications & Reporting (FRB, FDIC, NCUA, OCC)
- Student Loan Forebearances and Interest Payments (DOE)
- Banking Needs During COVID-19 (OCC)
- Airline Cancellations, Delays & Refunds (DOT)
- Residential & Commercial Real Estate Services (CISA)
- IRS-Related Coronavirus Scam Reporting (TIGTA)
Maryland General Assembly
- Price Gouging Bill (at page 3)
ALERT: Coronavirus Scams (OCP)
- OCP's Scam Bank
- OCP Press Release: Advice to Avoid Coronavirus Scams ( English Spanish)
- How to avoid COVID-19 online scams (Google)
Maryland Governor Alerts
- Ban on Utility, Phone, Cable, Internet Shutoff/Late Fees (Extension)
- Prohibition on Evictions
- Closing of All Shopping Malls
- Closing of Health Clubs, Fitness Centers, Spas & Theaters
- Closing Non-Essential Businesses: What That Means
- Prohibiting Price Gouging
- Requiring Face Coverings
- Prohibiting Certain Evictions, Repossessions, and Foreclosures
Maryland Attorney General Alerts
- Prohibition on Tows only for Registration Expiration
- Coronavirus Disease Scams
- Facebook Live on Scams and Price Gouging
- Beware of CARES Act Scams and Fraud
- Consumer Alert: Health Clubs
- Consumer Alert:Tips to Avoid Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Scams
- Press Release: Beware of COVID-19-Related Investment Schemes
- Stimulus Payments Cannot Be Seized by Creditors & Collectors
- Press Release:No Charges for Enhance Infection Control by Dentists
Maryland Court Orders
- Suspension of Jury Trials
- Suspension of Non-Essential Activities
- Suspension of Eviction & Foreclosure Proceedings
- Bankruptcy Cour Update
- All Other Maryland Courts
U.S. Congress (Sample of Bills)
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 6201
- CARES Act Changes to Bankruptcy (Summary)
- Financial Protections & Assistance to Consumers H.R. 6321
- Amend FDCPA to Protect Consumers & Small Business S.20408
- Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act (Text)
