Protections against utility and government impersonation scams
Prince George's County
Summary
New bill CB-038-2026, added late to the agenda, would stiffen penalties for people falsely claiming to be from a utility company or government agency — a common scam targeting residents.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Protects residents from scam losses; penalty revenue impact not stated.
Residents, especially seniors and non-English speakers, targeted by impersonation scams.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Council - Jun 22, 2026
Now law: local penalties for scammers posing as WSSC, Pepco, the county or other agencies — aimed especially at protecting seniors.
County Council - May 26, 2026
New bill CB-038-2026, added late to the agenda, would stiffen penalties for people falsely claiming to be from a utility company or government agency — a common scam targeting residents.
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