Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of ticket scams as the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to face the Golden State Warriors in Cleveland tomorrow during the NBA Finals and as the summer concert season heats up. In 2017, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received more than a dozen complaints about suspected […]
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Ohioans facing issues with cemeteries can seek help from Department of Commerce
May 24, 2017 by
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and many Ohioans will visit cemeteries during the holiday weekend to pay their respects to loved ones and our nation’s veterans. These visits sometimes lead to frustration when a cemetery is not well kept. That’s where the Ohio Department of Commerce gets involved. There are laws and guidelines […]
Attorney General, FTC take action against alleged computer repair scam
May 15, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Federal Trade Commission today announced a joint lawsuit against the operators of an alleged computer repair scam. The action is part of a nationwide sweep against sham tech-support services. According to the lawsuit, Repair All PC and several related companies and individuals tricked consumers into paying for unnecessary […]
Ohio AG warns against online puppy scams
May 12, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to beware of online puppy scams, where sellers take money for puppies they never deliver. Con artists post pictures online advertising desirable breeds and then never provide the puppy. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received about 40 puppy scam complaints in 2017, with an average reported […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of increase in reported tax scams as filing deadline nears
March 22, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that more consumers are reporting tax-related scams with about four weeks remaining until the April 18 filing deadline. In 2017, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has logged more than 150 tax scams thus far in March, compared to 80 in January, and 175 in February. “As we get […]
PUCO warns of utility payment scam
March 13, 2017 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is warning utility customers to beware of a payment scam that has re-surfaced across the state recently. The scam is targeting electric and natural gas utility customers, both residential and small business. A caller claiming to represent the utility informs the customer that they owe money from their […]
Following severe weather, Attorney General DeWine warns of storm-chaser scams
March 3, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to beware of home repair scams following the severe weather that hit Ohio this week. “If you have downed trees, a damaged roof, or other storm damage, be wary of people who unexpectedly show up at your door offering services,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Some con artists […]
Ohioans urged to “Investigate Before You Invest” to help prevent fraud
March 1, 2017 by
As part of America Saves Week 2017, February 27 – March 4, the Ohio Department of Commerce – Division of Securities is partnering with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to urge Ohio investors to “investigate before you invest” to help prevent investment fraud as part of the national savings campaign. “One of our […]
Ohio AG warns of romance scams on Facebook, dating websites
February 13, 2017 by
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans that his office has received several recent reports of romance scams that started on Facebook or dating websites. In the scam, a con artist creates a phony profile online, contacts a potential victim, and begins communicating with the person through messages or calls. […]
Attorney warns of “Can You Hear Me” calls reported in Ohio
February 1, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that since Friday, several Ohioans have reported suspicious calls from callers asking “Can you hear me?” Similar calls have been reported throughout the country as part of an alleged scam to trick consumers into responding “Yes” and using their response to place unauthorized charges on their phone or […]
