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Ohioans targeted in Uber scam

By Michelle Chavez,

2024-09-03

HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Scammers are calling Ohio residents asking for payment for the rideshare service Uber, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office said.

The scammers are posing as deputies telling residents to pay for the service, according to officials. This is a scam happening to residents across the state, officials said.

Harrison County Sheriff Ronald Myers asks anyone who receives a call asking for money pertaining to Uber to call the Sheriff’s Office to report it.

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🎶MeLoMaNiAC🎶

14d ago

I don't think that ppl have actually BEEN scammed with this, its that the scammers are trying to scam $

Cheree Davis

09-04

I agree with both of you guys comments because first off if you've never used Uber how you supposed to pay for it second off you grown as hell what is going on with this world

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