Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has offered charitable giving tips in the wake of the Nepal earthquake that has killed thousands. “Our hearts go out to all those affected by the tragic earthquake in Nepal,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We encourage Ohioans to give generously to help the victims, while also taking steps to avoid […]
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Warning issued over phone scam involving “water company”
April 27, 2015 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public and area businesses about a potential telephone scam. An unknown suspect is contacting area businesses and claiming that they are from the “Marion Department of Water.” The caller informs the business that their water bill has not been paid and their water service will immediately be […]
Ohioans report tax scams as filing deadline approaches
April 14, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Ohioans to beware of threatening calls purportedly “from the IRS” as the April 15, 2015 tax-filing deadline approaches. In the past week alone, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received more than 100 reports of IRS-related scams from consumers across the state. “Many of these scams originate out […]
Ohio Attorney General warns consumers to watch for ticket scams
April 6, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to watch for scams as they search for tickets to upcoming events, including the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians home openers. “Some scam artists use popular events to rip off consumers,” Attorney General DeWine said. “With Opening Day and other big-ticket events coming up, we’re encouraging people […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of spring scams
March 30, 2015 by
As spring officially begins, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to be wary of solicitors who offer roofing, driveway paving, or tree trimming services and demand upfront payment. “Spring is a good time to make home repairs, but it’s also a time to watch for scams,” Attorney General DeWine said. “If someone comes […]
Ohioans report receiving scam calls from “911”
March 27, 2015 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Ohioans about scam calls that appear to come from the phone number “911” and instruct consumers to contact the Attorney General’s Office to avoid arrest or legal action. DeWine’s office has received approximately 20 reports of the scam in 2015, with most filed this month. The scam begins when […]
Ohio Department of Taxation seeing no let-up in fraud attempts
March 19, 2015 by
As Ohio’s tax filing deadline of April 15 draws closer, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) reminds Ohio taxpayers that income tax fraud and identity theft continue to pose a danger to filers. So far this tax filing season, officials said Ohio’s strengthened security efforts have intercepted a record number of returns seeking fraudulent refunds, […]
Ohio consumers warned about phone scams from 513-area code
March 16, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that consumers in Ohio and throughout the nation are reporting scam calls that appear to come from a 513 (Cincinnati) area code phone number and attempt to obtain consumers’ credit or debit card numbers. The calls appear to be part of a “phishing” scheme, in which con artists […]
Ohio AG warns of top phone scams during National Consumer Protection Week
March 5, 2015 by
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Wednesday warned consumers about five of the top phone scams reported to his office. “Every day, there’s a scammer who picks up the phone, tells a big lie, and tries to get money from someone in Ohio,” Attorney General DeWine said. “No longer […]
Tax Commissioner says Ohio’s fight against tax fraud is working
February 23, 2015 by
Ohio Tax Commissioner Joe Testa today thanked Ohio taxpayers for helping the state in the fight against I.D. theft and attempts to steal the public’s money. “We have significantly strengthened our security procedures to combat unprecedented levels of tax fraud. It’s requiring extra effort for some taxpayers and the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT), but […]
