Posted in Consumer Protection, Health & Wellness on November 22, 2023

While Cyber Monday has great deals and massive discounts, consumers must be cautious of the potential dangers while shopping online. This increasingly popular online shopping event offers convenience and the ability to shop from the comfort of one's home. Yet, it also attracts cyber criminals intent on carrying out scams and fraudulent activities. These...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on November 30, 2022

As you begin or continue your holiday shopping, The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns shoppers about the risk of scammers targeting victims. The BBB stated that online shopping losses are estimated to exceed $380 million this year, and the age group at the highest risk is 18 to 24-year-olds, as many scammers use fake...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on April 8, 2021

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sending out a warning about a new scam involving text messages about unemployment insurance. [caption id="attachment_33864" align="alignright" width="326"] If you receive a text like this, do not respond to it.[/caption] If you received a text like the one pictured, do not respond to it or click any attachments...

Posted in In the news on August 14, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revealed its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams. Many of the schemes listed relate to COVID-19 and Economic Impact Payments (EIP). The IRS urges the public to constantly be on guard and to look out for others in their lives. "Tax scams tend to rise during tax season...

Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19), In the news on May 8, 2020

Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment advises Ohioans to be alert for a new scam. Individuals pretending to be licensed insurance agents are contacting consumers to sell fake insurance products. Oftentimes, crooks call from fake numbers, lack a legitimate license and market COVID-19 coverage. Fake insurance products   The types of fake insurance...

Posted in In the news on April 21, 2020

If you use Venmo or another digital wallet service, be careful. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), crooks are putting a high-tech twist on a classic con. How it works You receive a message in Venmo that reads something like,  “Oops! Can you send that back?” Upon reviewing your balance history, you see...

Posted in In the news on February 13, 2020

It's Valentine's Day season. Love is in the air. According to a news release from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, so too are online scams. “A fake online romance can break your heart and the bank,” Yost said. “Knowing how to spot the red flags can keep bad love from getting worse.” (more…)

Posted in Firm News on June 17, 2013

In the wake of recent storms, Attorney General Mike DeWine has issued a warning regarding traveling contractors. He cautions Ohioans that some contractors may try to take advantage of desperate storm victims as they struggle to rebuild their homes. “After severe weather hits, it’s important to be vigilant about home improvement scams,” DeWine said....