AKRON, Ohio – Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree is partnering with the National Sheriffs’ Association to lead a high-priority effort centered on fraud prevention and public education. To protect yourself from criminal networks, law enforcement experts urge residents to immediately slow down, verify all claims, and never send money to unsolicited contacts. These scams resulted in a staggering $12.5 billion loss for Americans last year, with criminals often impersonating local court officials or deputies to create a sense of panic.
Sheriff Fatheree Leads National Fraud Prevention Campaign
As a member of the National Sheriffs’ Association’s Board of Directors, Sheriff Fatheree has joined over a dozen sheriffs to record public service announcements aimed at disrupting global criminal networks. These organizations utilize phone calls, text messages, and social media to deploy approximately 15 billion fraudulent ads every single day. By focusing on fraud prevention education, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office is working to ensure that Northeast Ohio residents can recognize the signs of investment schemes, fake tech support, and romance fraud before their life savings are compromised…