Pitfalls and Protections for Cybersecurity, free event hosted by Potomac Community Village

Potomac Community Village brings vital information in today's wired world to members and guests
at a February 16, 7 p.m. presentation entitled, "Staying Safe in the Cyber World,” featuring Tracy D. Rezvani, Administrator, Office of Consumer Protection, Montgomery County, Md. Providing this information is part of OCP's Outreach and Education, one of the agency's three missions.

Ms. Rezvani highlights differences in identity theft of financial or medical information. She focuses
on phishing scams, or fraudulent overtures seeking to gain access to consumers' accounts. Attendees will learn how they may be at risk and how to protect themselves from these scams and others that involve tax returns and stolen refunds.

OCP's other missions focus on resolving differences between consumers and merchants, and enforcing consumer protection laws. OCP can exact financial penalties and bring criminal charges to bear through the U.S. State's Attorney's office. OCP also regulates commercial parking lots, conducts mediation between businesses and ensures compliance by towing companies, the area of numerous complaints throughout the
county.

With over 20 years legal experience in consumer protection law, Rezvani has authored numerous consumer
protection publications and advocated on behalf of individuals and non-profit clients. She has a B.Sc degree from the University of Maryland and a JD law degree from the George Washington University. Rezvani has been a Montgomery County resident since high school.

PCV's February 16th meeting takes place from 7-9 pm at the Bolger Center, 9600 Newbridge Drive, Potomac, MD. Please look for the directional signs on the property to the meeting location.

Potomac Community Village is a non-profit network of neighbors and friends geared to enabling
older Potomac residents to age in place in their existing homes by creating social connections and providing volunteer services such as transportation, computer assistance and simple home repairs. For more information, to volunteer or get volunteer help, contact 240-221-1370, info@ PotomacCommunityVillage.org
or check out www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org or www.Facebook.com/PotomacCommunityVillage.