Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey have announced a local crackdown on scams plaguing Ohioans. Working together through sharing information and expanding education efforts, the agencies say they will focus on fraudulent activity targeting everyday consumers. To this end, Marion Online has also added a new scams section on our website.
Introducing the Attorney General’s new “scam widget”, Sheriff Bailey encourages Marion county residents to become aware of the latest scams. Using Facebook and MySpace, the widget provides instant updates on scams being reported to local law enforcement, the Attorney General’s office and other federal and state agencies.
Sheriff Bailey said, “With the increase in technology and communication, consumers need to have a way to be easily and quickly informed of scams and also be able to alert others about possible suspicious or unscrupulous charitable or business practices.”
Attorney General Cordray added, “We hope that this tool will give people an early warning about scams making the rounds—fake checks, phony pleas for money, or bogus charitable solicitations. We need Ohioans to work with us as extra eyes and ears as we build a stronger defense against financial predators.”
You can find local and statewide scam information on Marion Online by going to our new scams page. We have linked it in the menu under "News" and "Special Sections."
Ohioans who feel that they have been targeted by scammers should contact Cordray’s office at www.SpeakOutOhio.gov or (800) 282-0515.
To use the widget, click here.
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