How Northeast Ohio Residents Can Protect Themselves From Scams

With scam cases increasing across Northeast Ohio and nationwide losses reaching record levels, residents need practical strategies to protect themselves from sophisticated criminals who...

Northeast Ohio Residents Face Growing Scam Threat as National Losses Reach Record Highs

Northeast Ohio communities are experiencing a troubling increase in financial scams and fraud cases, mirroring a national epidemic that cost Americans a record $12.5...

Dating Apps Become Hunting Grounds for Sextortion Schemes

The recent telecommunications harassment and extortion case reported by Solon Police reflects a disturbing national trend of sextortion schemes specifically targeting users of dating...

Solon Police Reports: Multiple Scams, Man Flees Police and Caught by K9, Weapons Charges

CRIME REPORTS July 27 Underage Driver Cited for Improper Firearm Handling A 19-year-old woman was cited for improper handling of a firearm after being stopped for...

Stow Police Reports: Extortion, Blackmail, Domestic Violence and Fraud

Drug and Alcohol Offenses Police made several OVI arrests during the two-week period. On July 22, an individual was arrested on Treeside Drive for OVI...

Solon Police Reports: Teen Robbed at Gun Point, Stolen Property and Weapons, and Fraud

Robbery A 15-year-old Solon resident was robbed at gunpoint July 25 after meeting suspects through Instagram to purchase sneakers. The teen was picked up from...

Don’t Get Hooked: How to Spot Scam Texts Like the Recent Ohio BMV Ticket Scam

In early June 2025, many Ohio residents received a suspicious text message claiming to be from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), warning...

Summit County Leaders Team Up to Fight Scams

Summit County officials are joining forces to help residents avoid online scams and navigate digital devices safely. County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich, Sheriff...

Attorney General Sues Contractor for Abandoning $70,000 In Concrete Jobs

Legal Action Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed suit against Ronald Lewis, a Blacklick resident operating as Ron Lewis Cement, in Franklin County Common Pleas...

Ohio Cities Under Siege: Local Governments Falling Victim to Cyber Scams

In an increasingly digital world, Ohio municipalities are finding themselves in the crosshairs of sophisticated cybercriminals. From major metropolitan areas to small towns, these...
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