Posted 9/24/25: Ohio Department of Taxation Warns of New Text Message Scam Including Website Impersonation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is warning taxpayers about text messages falsely claiming to be from the department that leads recipients to a website impersonating ODT’s site. ... Read More

Posted 7/17/25: A Message from Dr. Oz on the Latest Scam

Beware of scammers, sometimes posing as salespeople, offering "free" services or gifts. They may be trying to trick you into signing up for hospice care without your knowledge.  Watch on YouTube

Posted 6/6/25: Beware of Scams (from Medicare)

It's important to know the signs of a Medicare scam so you can protect yourself. To get your personal information, like your Medicare number, scammers may call, text and email saying things like: Read More (PDF)

Posted 2/24/25: SCAM ALERT (from Social Security)

Watch out. Scammers target everyone! Recognize scammers. They may:

• Pretend to be from an agency or organization you know.
• Say there is a problem or promise a prize. Read More (PDF)

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