Scam reports in 43209 — Columbus, OH

Bexley's affluent retirees are targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 432 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 43209. Statewide, Ohio residents filed 131,319 fraud reports last year totalling $226 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 43209

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam

The 614 area code covers Columbus and 43209.

See all reported scams in Columbus for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 43209

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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