Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Launches New Consumer Protection Initiative: Stay Scam Free in Harris County
Houston, Texas — Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has introduced “Stay Scam Free” in Harris County, a new initiative focused on consumer protection anchored in educating, empowering, and protecting Harris County residents against harmful and common scams. These schemes include fraud by apartment landlords, mortgage and title companies, home repair contractors and more.
“Consumer fraud is a big problem that impacts thousands of families across Harris County each year. Our goal is to make our community safer by giving folks the knowledge they need to avoid falling victim to these annoying and sometimes costly scams. By staying informed, we can all work together to protect ourselves and our neighbors,” said Menefee. “Stay Scam Free in Harris County is about not only spreading the word, but also helping our community take action to protect themselves and their loved ones from fraud, false advertising and other scams that happen when people are buying goods and services.”
As part of the initiative, the Harris County Attorney's Office has produced a free downloadable resource guide, available in both English and Spanish, to educate residents about the most prevalent types of scams in the area, offer free tips and tools to recognize, avoid, and report fraud, and most importantly, create a stronger, more informed and vigilant community.
County Attorney Menefee also announced a new lawsuit against a group of predatory individuals and companies that have defrauded vulnerable homeowners, including elderly residents, through elaborate real estate schemes.
“The Harris County Attorney’s Office is dedicated to protecting our residents from dishonest business practices. If you are a business trying to take advantage of your neighbors, we will do everything we can under Texas law to stop it,” continued Menefee. “By sharing knowledge, reaching out, and getting involved, we believe we can continue to help build trust and keep consumers safe.”
To learn more about Stay Scam Free in Harris County, visit ScamFreeHC.com.