BBB Warns of New Central Ohio Phone Scams

According to the Better Business Bureau, central Ohio families are beset with scam calls each year — nearly one in four North American households are scammed each year.

The BBB has released a list of the top scams and how to avoid them:

The “Can You Hear Me?” Scam: Seventeen people in central Ohio report receiving the fake calls. Scammers try to get you to respond “yes” to a number of questions, so they can record your answer. They then use that recording as verification to sign up for credit cards, subscriptions or other products.
The Phony Job Offer Scam: A fake company using the name “TRK Group Logistics Inc” has been claiming the false address: 5 E Long St, Columbus, Ohio. An Illinois woman said she was promised $2,400 if she delivered packages. After receiving 25 packages from the scammers, she was never paid.
The Phony Loan Scam: A Mt. Vernon man lost $950 to a phony loan scam after being told he would receive a $5,000 loan if he first paid a fee with iTunes gift cards.
The Phony Condo Reseller Scam: A phony condo reseller hijacked the name Cooper Properties and is claiming to be located in Central Ohio. A man from Texas lost $8,500 to the scammers. The real Cooper Properties rents student housing on The Ohio State University’s campus.
The Tech Support Scam: A Newark, Ohio man reported losing $400 to a tech support scam called Singh Support. While on his computer, a blue screen popped up with an audible sound stating there was a problem with his Windows and IP address.

The BBB is urging people to hang up on any unsolicited calls and report any suspicious activity to the group’s Scam tracker.

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