Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has offered advice to help Ohioans make wise charitable contributions and avoid scams following the catastrophic flooding in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey. “We encourage people to be generous in helping those affected by the devastating floods in Texas,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We also encourage people to make sure […]
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Consumer tips offered for purchasing solar eclipse glasses
August 16, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has offered consumer protection tips ahead of the August 21 solar eclipse. “Ohioans of all ages are intrigued by the upcoming solar eclipse, but safety needs to be a priority to avoid permanent eye damage,” said Attorney General DeWine. “We want consumers to be informed before buying solar eclipse glasses.” […]
Warning issued over unclaimed funds scam
August 7, 2017 by
The Division of Unclaimed Funds is warning Ohioans about a website claiming they must pay a fee to have their missing money returned. The website, www.neverclaimed.com, tells consumers that they will receive their missing money after paying varying fees, ranging from $12.00 to $29.99. It does not cost anything to retrieve unclaimed funds from the […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of home rental scams
July 21, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned consumers to beware of home rental scams. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received over 40 reports about the scams in 2017, and summer is a peak time for moving and traveling. In a typical rental scam, a con artist posts an ad online offering a house or apartment […]
Following severe weather, Ohio AG warns consumers to beware of scams
July 17, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to beware of scams following the severe weather that hit Ohio this week. “Bad weather, unfortunately, can lead to scams,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Some con artists will travel to storm-damaged communities, go door to door offering immediate work, and then leave after taking someone’s money. Another […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of uptick in IRS scams
July 10, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that his office logged about 600 reports of “IRS” scams in June, more than in any other month this year. The scam generally begins with a call claiming the recipient is in trouble with the IRS and must call a certain phone number to avoid arrest or legal […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of elder abuse
June 16, 2017 by
Ahead of Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to beware of signs of elder abuse. “Elder abuse can affect any family in any community,” Attorney General DeWine said. “It often involves a person in a position of power or trust who takes advantage of an older adult. […]
Ohioans urged to watch for signs of elder financial exploitation
June 14, 2017 by
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2017, the Division of Securities is urging Ohioans to keep a watchful eye for signs of elder financial exploitation and to promptly report possible abuse to appropriate officials. “The rapid aging of America’s population means elder financial abuse is rising, due in part to […]
Sheriff’s Office reports scam involving missed jury duty
June 9, 2017 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has received several complaint calls where a subject is identifying themselves as a Sheriff’s Office deputy telling individuals they have missed jury duty and are required to pay a fine or go to jail. These are fraudulent calls. The scammer then asks individuals to make a wire transfer to avoid […]
Know your rights when hiring a moving company
June 9, 2017 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants Ohioans to remember that when hiring a moving company, you have rights guaranteed by law and enforced by the PUCO. Before deciding to hire a mover, ensure they are properly registered with the PUCO to do business in Ohio (for in-state moves), or the Federal Motor Carrier […]
