DATA: Consumer complaints in Ohio

Scammers running cons with catchy names such as the Sweepstakes Scam, Sweetheart Scam, Grandparent Scam, and Pigeon Drop are increasingly targeting the elderly, preying on them with lies and promises of financial security. The scammers pull heartstrings and make threats. They draw in lonely people with sweet talk and fake friendship. They pressure victims to hand over money quickly and secretly.

The Dayton Daily News analyzed nearly 55,000 records from the Ohio Attorney General's consumer complaint database in years 2013 and 2014 to report on the story. Use the data below to explore the findings.

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• Type of problem reported

• Type of service reported

  Note: Traditional assistance and self-help are identity theft-related complaints that don't have "service" specified.

• Categories of complaints

• Top 5 ways consumers were solicited