Past Programs

Over the course of our existence as an organization, we’ve worked on a lot of different issues! While some programs are not currently active, we hope you will find the resources that were created for these campaigns useful.

Films & Videos

MCRC is in the movies! Over the past years, we have created videos highlighting our work, scam prevention techniques, the pressing issue of elder financial abuse, and more.

payday lending

While Maryland is a member of PaydayFreeLandia (aka the 16 states in the U.S. that have reasonable interest rate caps which limit high-cost, usurious lenders from charging 300%-1200% for small, short-term consumer loans) payday lenders try again and again to gain entrance into our state. Whenever they make one of these attempts, we activate our networks to fight back and keep them from offering high-interest, debt trap loans to low-income Maryland consumers.

Home improvement guides

Every year, thousands of Marylanders set out to renovate their homes only to have their home improvement dreams turned into nightmares by cost overruns, delays and shoddy work that can cost families tens of thousands of dollars. That’s why we put together a guide to help consumers avoid these scams and stay safe while improving their homes!