The Marion Police Department is warning area residents of a scam involving the offer of cheap cigarettes. Officials said they have received several calls during the past week of a man offering to sell cartons of cigarettes for $10. Investigators say the man tells the victim that he will need a ride to go and […]
Scam Information on Marion Online
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Ohioans Report Losing Money to Rental Scams
June 17, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that consumers across the state are reporting losing money to rental property scams. The Attorney General’s Office has received more than a dozen reports of the scam since January, and consumers who fall for the scam report an average loss of about $1,000. “We’re heading into a busy […]
Beware of Traveling Contractor Scams Following Storms
June 13, 2013 by
Following the recent storms, Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to watch for traveling contractors who may try to take advantage of homeowners in need of assistance. “After severe weather hits, it’s important to be vigilant about home improvement scams,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Some contractors track storms so that they can travel to […]
Security Breach Video Released in Honor of National Internet Safety Month
June 4, 2013 by
To kick off National Internet Safety Month, which is observed in June, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has released an educational video for individuals whose personal information has been compromised in a security breach. “Security breaches are a significant threat to Internet safety,” Attorney General DeWine said. “As more and more individuals have their information […]
Fake Health Insurance Entity Targeting Ohioans
June 4, 2013 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor has issued a cease and desist order to United States Contractors Trust (USCT) for selling fictitious health insurance coverage to at least four Ohioans. USCT is not licensed to sell insurance in Ohio and has also recently been ordered to stop its unauthorized insurance business in South […]
Federal Health Care Confusion Triggering Potential Scams
May 13, 2013 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor has issued a consumer alert after reports have surfaced that telephone con artists are using the confusion surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to attempt to steal Ohioans’ personal information. The scammers are claiming to be representatives of a health insurance exchange, Medicare or a “government program.” […]
Older Ohioans Warned to Beware of Scammers Impersonating Aging Services Staff
May 3, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Aging has issued a consumer alert for older adults throughout the state following several incidents in southern Ohio of scammers impersonating staff of elder services agencies to attempt to get information or access to elders’ homes. All residents and their families should be aware of anyone showing up unannounced to their […]
Attorney General Warns of Increase in Tax-Related Identity Theft
March 28, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans of an increased number of tax-related identity theft complaints recently received by the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section Identity Theft Unit. “Of all the tax-related identity theft complaints my office has on file, more than half of the complaints were made in March, and we still have […]
Warning Issued Over Scams Targeting Unemployment Compensation Claimants
March 21, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is warning Ohioans about two identity theft scams targeting unemployment compensation claimants. In one scam, a telephone caller indicates that a job is available but says the individual must provide a credit card number and other personal information in order to be hired. In another scam, […]
Department of Insurance Offers Tips During Consumer Protection Week
March 6, 2013 by
During National Consumer Protection Week, March 3-9, Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is stressing that Ohioans can best protect themselves by becoming familiar with the basics of insurance and utilizing resources provided by the Department. “We take our duty of protecting Ohio insurance consumers very seriously,” Taylor said. “The Department can […]
