ZANESVILLE, OH – Scams and the threat of new ones popping up are unfortunately an everyday occurrence, but there are ways to make sure you and your loved ones are protected.
Scammers attempt to swindle unsuspecting victims by using fake emails, links, and text messages by saying they’re another person.
Ryan Lippe, a Consumer Educator with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, said this type of scam is called an imposter scam, where the scammer claims to be with the government or a utility company and demands you to pay a fee…