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The Village Buzz
Fraud and Scam Alerts |
Posted 5/24/26: Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks Against Scams for Vulnerable Seniors
The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway … Read More
Posted 4/28/26: United States Department of Justice Senior Scam Alert
The Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force provides the following list to warn and educate the public about trending elder fraud threats ... Read More
Posted 1/30/26: BBB Cleveland warns Northeast Ohio residents about deceptive ‘private investigator’ notices left on doors: Don't call the number!
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Cleveland is warning Northeast Ohio residents about a deceptive door hanger claiming to be from a “private investigator” that is circulating across the region. According to BBB, the flyers are often printed on fluorescent orange or green cardstock ... Read More
Posted 9/24/25: Ohio Department of Taxation Warns of New Text Message Scam Including Website Impersonation
Posted 7/17/25: A Message from Dr. Oz on the Latest Scam
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)
- Pretend to be from an agency or organization you know.
- Say there is a problem or promise a prize ... Read More (PDF)