The City of Greenville Police Department is currently seeing a rise in financial scams against the elderly and disabled citizens of Greenville.
Current scam trends include:
- Online romance scams, where an online romantic partner needs money
- Check cashing scam, where someone sends you a large check, you cash it, keep some of the proceeds, and send the bulk amount somewhere else
- False deposit scam, where someone contacts you from a known business and states that they erroneously deposited funds into your account, and they need you to send it back
- Family member in trouble scam, where someone contacts you and states a family member has been in an accident or has been arrested and needs immediate funds for legal or medical purposes
No Government agency or reputable business will call you and ask for funds. Additionally, if anyone is ever asking you to transfer funds via Western Union or gift cards, this is likely a scam and you should contact your local law enforcement agency.
If you have any questions, please contact your local law enforcement agency. Scams may also be reported to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at: https://www.ohioattornygeneral.gov/about-AG/contact/report-a-scam