Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor has issued a consumer alert to help keep Ohioans informed after the recent announcement of a cyber-attack on Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The cyber-attack exposed the personal information of both current and former Anthem members and policyholders. “Cybersecurity is an increasingly serious issue impacting […]
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Ohio consumers warned about the top three signs of a romance scam
February 16, 2015 by
With the recent Valentine’s Day holiday, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to look for signs that an online relationship is actually a scam. Individuals who won’t meet in person, claim to have an emergency need for money, or request payment using wire transfers or prepaid cards could be con artists in disguise. […]
Ohio AG offers consumer tips following Anthem data breach
February 6, 2015 by
Following the announcement of a data breach affecting up to 80 million current and former customers of Anthem, a large health insurance company, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is encouraging consumers to take steps to protect their personal information and watch for signs of identity theft. “We encourage people affected by this or any other […]
On Data Privacy Day, Ohioans urged to protect personal information
January 29, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Wednesday encouraged Ohioans to protect their personal information and take steps to avoid identity theft. The warning coincides with Data Privacy Day (January 28, 2015), when organizations around the world promote data protection and cybersecurity. “Everyone plays a role in protecting personal and private information,” Attorney General DeWine said. “At […]
Ohioans warned to not send money to obtain loans or apply for jobs
January 22, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce and Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio has warned Ohioans to be on guard against online scammers pretending to offer loans or job opportunities and requiring up-front fees for processing, training or other expenses. These “companies,” which typically solicit customers on websites using ever-changing fictitious names, may claim to have […]
Identity Theft enters top ten list of Ohio consumer complaints
January 14, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the top 10 consumer complaint categories of 2014. For the first time, identity theft was among the year’s top 10 complaint categories. Identity theft complaints doubled in 2014 as the office’s consumer Identity Theft Unit completed its second full year in operation. Overall complaint numbers also increased to […]
Ohioans report losing money to loan scams
January 5, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that Ohioans seeking extra cash following the holiday season should beware of phony loan offers. In 2014, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received more than 200 complaints about advance-fee loans or credit cards, including many potential scams. The average reported loss was approximately $500. “In a typical loan […]
Fitness center complaints doubled in 2014, Ohio AG offers gym membership tips
January 2, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering advice for consumers who plan to buy gym memberships in the new year after the Attorney General’s Office received about 250 fitness center complaints in 2014, double the number received in 2013. “There are many great gyms and fitness centers throughout Ohio,” Attorney General DeWine said. “However, when […]
Ohio Attorney General announces national $90 million cramming settlement with T-Mobile
December 29, 2014 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine announced recently that Ohio has joined the other 49 states, the District of Columbia, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Federal Communications Commission in a settlement with T-Mobile USA Inc. that includes at least $90 million in payments and resolves allegations that T-Mobile placed unauthorized third-party charges on consumers’ cell phone […]
Ohioans report losing money to Sugar Bowl ticket scams
December 23, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to be skeptical of individuals offering tickets to the 2015 Sugar Bowl, after two Ohioans reported losing $800 each to Sugar Bowl ticket scams on Craigslist. “For every scam that gets reported there are probably 10 or more that don’t, so we want consumers to be very […]
