04/20/2022
Scam Alert!!! Real Estate Agents often get scam calls because our information is all over the internet. But this one could be targeted at ANYONE! Here is what happened today:
I received a call today from a no-caller-id number from someone stating that he was Captain Ronald Collins from the Lucas County Sheriff's Office. When I questioned the no-caller-id, he stated that that was due to the switchboard, and gave me a number to call back -> 419-213-4784 Extension 12.
I tried looking up the number, and it was not listed, so I called it back just to see what would happen. The person answered Lucas County Sheriff's Office. I asked for Ronald Collins at Ext.12 as instructed, and the same person that had called me answered. He went on to say that he had 2 citations in my name for not showing up for a Federal court appearance at 1716 Spielbusch Ave, Toledo OH 43604. I said I knew nothing about this, and he said a certified letter had been sent to my home in November, and that I had signed for it. I told him that was not the case. I was very firm, so he backed off and said I could go to my local police and verify what he told me. I immediately called the Solon OH police department, and they told me it was a scam and that I might want to report it to the Lucas County Sheriff's Office, which I did. They were aware of it, and it has been going on for over 2 years.
Just beware - this was a sophisticated scam. They had all of my personal information, and they were very convincing. If you get a call like this, ask for their name and phone number and tell them you will call back in a few minutes as you are on another call. Then check them out first, and if you call back, don't give them any information or payments!
I hope this post helps someone to avoid getting caught up in a scam like this. There are a lot of them out there right now.
