Scams come in all forms and a new study reveals that Ohioans are at the most risk for receiving these unsolicited calls, texts, and emails.
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A Textla study revealed that Ohio is the most badgered state in the U.S. when it comes to scammers.
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The study analyzed millions of complaints from the Federal Trade and Communications Commissions and Ohio registered the most per 100,000 people.
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Ohio had more than 102,000 complaints about unwanted texts and calls last year, according to the study.
As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, scammers are getting more creative.
What used to be a call from an unknown area code asking for money has now evolved into a sophisticated barrage of pressure and intimidation, hoping people answer the phone or click random links sent by text.
V.P. of Growth at Textla Jeremy Boudinet said they saw a surprising number of people receiving scam messages about having to pay a toll or pay additional money to have their package shipped.
“Was there anything in your research that perhaps let you guys know why Ohio, more than any other state?” News Center 7’s Nick Foley asked.
“I do think there was some sort of targeting where people look for states, they may just be going by area code. ‘Here’s a state that’s got a lot of people, so we’re going to reach out to all these people.’ So, Ohio just unfortunately was on the bad end of the stick,” Boudinet said.
Boudinet said he advises Ohioans to never answer or respond to calls or texts they don’t recognize and to reach out on their own if they need to confirm or claim a payment.
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