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Ohio Scams Cost Residents $278 Million in 2024

5/31/2025

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Story summary

The FBI reports that Ohioans lost $278 million to scams in 2024, including $3 million in employment scams.
Young adults aged 18-34 are the primary victims of these scams.
Key warning signs include poor grammar, requests for financial information, and unrealistic job offers.
Recovering lost funds proves challenging for victims, as noted by the FBI.
Resources for victims are available through the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

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Story summary

The FBI reports that Ohioans lost $278 million to scams in 2024, including $3 million in employment scams.
Young adults aged 18-34 are the primary victims of these scams.
Key warning signs include poor grammar, requests for financial information, and unrealistic job offers.
Recovering lost funds proves challenging for victims, as noted by the FBI.
Resources for victims are available through the Ohio Attorney General's Office.