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Scam Tips for Federal Workers

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Scam Tips for Federal Workers

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The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) alerts federal employees and their families on ways to avoid financial scams during the current government shutdown. During a government shutdown, most federal employees are placed on furlough, while other essential staff are required to work without pay. These disruptions can create financial hardships for employees and their families and may affect services that residents rely on.

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This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
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Great advice, thanks for sharing Roy!!!

During a government shutdown, most federal employees are placed on furlough, while other essential staff are required to work without pay. These disruptions can create financial hardships for employees and their families and may affect services that residents rely on.

Oct 12, 2025 01:52 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Roy and you are so right with your blog today in the Rain.  I am glad to see your blogs all the time.

Oct 12, 2025 06:34 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Roy. This is a very good thing that Montgomery County is doing for residents who are federal workers.

Oct 13, 2025 04:28 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hello Roy, thanks for sharing good advice on avoiding scams,. Imagine if all the energy used for evil were used for the good of people instead - what a different world we would have.

Have a wonderful fall season!

Sincerely,

Grace

Oct 14, 2025 01:24 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Roy Kelley - avoiding scams is a 24/7 job these days. 

Oct 17, 2025 12:49 AM
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