March 6, 2024 Press Release from FBI Cleveland Division: [March 6, 2024 - Cleveland, OH] With the FBI release of the 2023 Internet Crime Report and National Consumer Protection Week upon us, FBI Cleveland Special Agent in Charge Greg Nelsen reminds the public about scams and frauds originating from across the globe that target Americans, leaving a trail of victims from coast to coast, including right here in Northern Ohio.
The site now includes quick link icons that will improve the accessibility to high-demand information such as water bill payments, job opportunities, and bid opportunities to do business with the city. City officials say the site also showcases life in Lima and is a tool that allows them to interact with the city.
Some Ohio Hospitals were victims of a swatting email that claimed that explosives were in their buildings. Blanchard Valley Hospital was one of the medical centers to get the email Tuesday.
With more consumers online shopping, there is also an increase in the number of notifications about shipping details from retailers and carriers. The Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are sending phishing emails or texts with links that may allow unwanted access to your private information or download malware onto your device. However, it could be difficult to decide which notifications are real or fake.
We contacted the United State Post Office, and their inspector general office says that special agents from Cleveland have responded and verified the security of the mail. They also will be conducting an investigation into the facts of the situation, but could not comment further. They consider this situation a serious matter and add that the allegation is merely an accusation.
Individuals 60 or older who meet the income guidelines of 185% or less of the poverty level are welcome to fill out an application. Those who qualify can apply online and submit it directly from the Area on Aging website. Applications can also be downloaded, completed, and emailed to nutrion@psa3.org or mailed to the agency headquarters.
Applications are available to those in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties. If someone would request an application be sent to them, they can call the Area Agency on Aging 3’s office at 419-222-7723 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.
In a recent phishing scam, cybercriminals are using real Facebook pages to impersonate Facebook itself. It starts with a fake email stating your account will be deactivated unless you click a link. That leads to a spoofed website that looks like a real Facebook login, which allows scammers to take hold of your account. Whether it be a comment, message, or e-mail, scams often come with urgent headlines designed to grab your attention, and the better business bureau warns any link can be suspicious.
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