Telephone scam reported in Northern Ohio
CLEVELAND — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio is cautioning northern Ohio residents about a telephone spoofing campaign where the caller is portraying themselves as an attorney, representative or law enforcement officer, and the phone number is showing on caller IDs as the Department of Justice or the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
During these calls, scammers may attempt to collect money from victims or threaten arrest or legal action. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will never ask you to purchase a gift card or give out a credit card number to avoid arrest.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office reminds the public to never share personal identifying information with a caller that you have not initiated contact with or have not verified as a legitimate business or organization.
To report a call or message from someone portraying to be a representative of the U.S. Attorney’s Office or Department of Justice, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Area Agency on Aging brings joy with its Sponsor-A-Family Program
For a second year in a row, the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging’s Sponsor-A-Family program has brought joy to families in need. Employees of the Agency purchased and collected clothing and toys for families that have faced financial emergencies caused by illnesses or other adversities beyond their control.
More than 75 employees participated this year and raised approximately $1,600 in…
