Scam reports in 20815 — Chevy Chase, MD

Chevy Chase MD's affluent retirees are targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 394 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 20815. Statewide, Maryland residents filed 111,041 fraud reports last year totalling $199 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 20815

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• IRS impersonation

The 301 area code covers Chevy Chase and 20815.

What to do if you get a scam call in 20815

1. Don't answer unknown 301 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Maryland Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/CPD/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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