Scam Alert Widget
The Scam Alert Widget publishes breaking news on scams that are reported to the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
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Scammers Target Medicare Recipients in Ohio
The Ohio Attorney General's Office states that over the past several weeks, there has been an influx of complaints against scammers who make reference to the Medicare program in a ploy to get consumer information. Attorney General Richard Cordray warns Ohioans to be wary of unsolicited phone calls from "Medicare" seeking personal information.
"We have received notice from 28 Ohioans who were contacted by someone identifying themselves as a "Medicare" representative," said Cordray. "All of the calls came from the phone number 866-234-2255 and, in each, the caller requested personal information including bank account numbers. Ohioans should never give out personal information through unsolicited contact whether it be by phone or email."
Cordray said this Medicare scam targeted consumers from locations across the state, including Cleveland, Columbus, Coshocton, Fairfield, Lima, Lisbon, Mansfield, Stow and Warren. The callers claimed that they needed consumers' bank account information to issue a new benefits card and threatened to terminate the consumers' benefits if they did not provide that information.
BBB offers the following tips to avoid phone scams:
Don't give out any personal information, especially bank or credit card account numbers and Social Security numbers over the phone.
Take your time - don't fall for high pressure sales tactics and always get information in writing before making any decisions.
Do your research by checking the company's reputation with the BBB.
Add your phone number to the Do Not Call list by calling the FTC (Fair Trade Commission) at 1-888-382-1222.
Don't deposit checks you receive from sweepstakes companies.
Never wire money to win prizes.
When in doubt, hang up the phone.
To report a scam or file a consumer complaint, contact the Cleveland Better Business Bureau at 216-241-7678 or visit the Scam Widget at the top of this page.
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