Scams in the Miami Valley

Hundreds of attempted scams were reported locally last year, costing area residents hundreds of thousands of dollars, a Dayton Daily News investigation found. Scammers aggressively target the vulnerable and elderly, we found, making Ohio the 17th most targeted state in America for robocall scams during tax season.

In Sunday’s Dayton Daily News, we dig into what types of scams are being seen in the Miami Valley and how you and your family can spot the warning signs and protect yourselves.

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About the Author

Josh Sweigart

Josh Sweigart is an investigative reporter at the Dayton Daily News. His stories have focused on government waste, fraud, abuse and accountability in southwest Ohio, as well as the statehouse and U.S. Capitol.