The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) is alerting Ohioans to reports of a phone scam in which individuals falsely claim to represent the Golden Buckeye program.
Residents have reported receiving unsolicited calls from scammers seeking personal information, including protected data such as Social Security numbers. These calls are not from the Ohio Department of Aging.
“This is a phishing attempt. Do not share your personal information with anyone who contacts you claiming to be from the Golden Buckeye program,” said AGE Director Ursel J. McElroy. “The Golden Buckeye program will never call, text, or email you to request personal or financial information.”
Ohioans can report scam attempts to the Federal Trade Commission or to the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of this scam should contact their local law enforcement agency.
