From WOOD COUNTY PROSECUTOR
Throughout July and August, Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn and Prosecuting Attorney Paul Dobson will present “Frauds and Scams: Spot Them and Stop Them” at the county’s senior centers. Their first stop was on July 1, when they presented to more than 20 seniors in Rossford on staying safe from scammers.
In the internet world of social media, AI, and other new technologies, there is potential for advancements in all areas of people’s lives, from communication to medicine. However, they also pose dangers. Fraudsters and thieves are looking for new ways to separate citizens from their money or personal information. Their attacks can be sophisticated and pull on heartstrings, play on fear, or trick people into confusion.
Anyone can fall victim to an online, text, or telephone scam. Scammers can be tricky and intimidating. Learning their methods and angles…
Avoid “Overpayment Scams” when selling items on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, where a buyer “accidentally” sends too much money and asks you to refund the difference before the original payment clears.