Scam reports in 43085 — Worthington, OH

Worthington's senior population reports heavy Medicare and grandparent scam volume. 470 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 43085. Statewide, Ohio residents filed 131,319 fraud reports last year totalling $226 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 43085

• grandparent scam
• Medicare fraud
• prize scam

The 614 area code covers Worthington and 43085.

See all reported scams in Worthington for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 43085

1. Don't answer unknown 614 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/individuals-and-families/consumers/file-a-complaint.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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