Scam reports in 20854 — Potomac, MD

Potomac retirees report heavy investment fraud and Medicare scam call volume. 451 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 20854. Statewide, Maryland residents filed 111,041 fraud reports last year totalling $199 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 20854

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• tech support fraud

The 301 area code covers Potomac and 20854.

What to do if you get a scam call in 20854

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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