Tag: Covid-19

Ohio SMP Virtual Senior Consumer Protection Forum

Tune in on Thursday, May 6 @2pm WMKV - FM 89.3  Worries, uncertainty and even hope about Covid-19 vaccine options make us all vulnerable to misinformation and scams.   Representatives from the Federal Trade Commission, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office of the Ohio Attorney General, CGS Administrators & Ohio Senior Health Insurance…

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Avoid Covid Vaccine Scams

Don't fall victim to a Covid-19 vaccine scam!  Fraudsters are preying on people eager for hard-to-get coronavirus vaccinations. Scams include taking money in exchange for phony vaccine reservations, a Craigslist ad for the vaccine, telephone offers of home delivery, and text messages to set up an appointment for a vaccination.  A top official at the…

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Scammers Don’t Take a Break

Scammers are still working full time to get your Medicare number, your banking information and other details that allow them to steal from you.  Ohio SMP has added some new resources to help you recognize and avoid these scams and attempted fraud related to Covid-19. You can access these at Avoiding scams related to Covid-19…

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