MEDINA, Ohio — Both local and widespread scams have been claiming victims for years, continuing to increase and change as technology and other factors evolve.
To combat this, the Medina County Office of Older Adults and the Medina County Prosecutor’s Office have worked together to create the Medina County Scam Squad.
The Scam Squad will be a financial fraud task force within the county that works to unite social service agencies, nonprofits and local, state and federal law enforcement to fight against scams, according to a recent press release.
The Scam Squad features a toll-free number that all victims or potential victims of scams within Medina County can call to receive advice and support. The hotline will connect callers to the agencies that could best help them and investigate.
The number is 1-877-SCAM550 (1-877-722-6550).
Medina County Prosecutor S. Forrest Thompson says his office will stay vigilant and proactive when it comes to stopping scams in their tracks. (Photo Courtesy of Medina County Prosecutor’s Office)
Laura Toth, director of the Medina County Officer for Older Adults, shared that even though it’s a 1-800 number, it will be answered and operated by local entities. The phone number will be active next week and will connect to the local prosecutor’s office.
“What they will do is take each call and make sure that the people who call in are connected to local law enforcement or the FBI or the attorney general or whoever they need to, to report their…
