A Knox County woman was spared from a fraud scam that could have cost her $30,000 after an alert family member called law enforcement.
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LaRose warns Ohioans of Top 5 Christmas season scams
COLUMBUS – As Ohioans shop, travel, and donate throughout the Christmas season, Secretary of State Frank LaRose is urging Ohioans to stay vigilant against a surge of sophisticated scams. Criminals are exploiting busy schedules, online shopping habits, and year-end generosity to steal personal information and hard-earned money. Between 2020 and 2024, a total of $50.5 […]
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Richland County Sheriff: Be wary of scammers impersonating deputies, banks
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to stay alert amid reports of mail and telephone scams. A press release issued Friday from the agency states residents have reported receiving calls from people claiming to be sheriff’s deputies. Scammers are reportedly calling residents and claiming they have an active warrant. “The callers are […]
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Mansfield finance director: Probe launched into email spoofing scam
MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship said she’s been warned that when it comes to scammers, everyone is a target. “The general consensus out there is not if it happens to you, but when it happens to you,” said Blankenship, the City of Mansfield’s finance director. “It’s a horrible world we live in. You have to be […]
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Ohio Division of Securities offers tips to avoid elder financial exploitation
COLUMBUS – In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday, June 15, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities urges all Ohioans to be aware of the potential dangers facing our older neighbors, friends and loved ones through various scams, frauds and other forms of financial exploitation. According to the FBI’s 2023 Elder Fraud […]