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Phony Coupon Scams Spam Residents

The Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio warns residents about an increase in scam coupon offers. Officials are urging residents to verify a coupon deal is real before sharing personal information. They say a simple request for an email or a phone number can link to a fraudulent website that takes personal information and leads to spam calls, text messages and emails from unscrupulous businesses. The BBB says signs of a fake offer include descriptions like it's the only website with that great deal, 75% offers and expensive gift card giveway promos.

Mike Foley joined WCBE in February 2000, coming from WUFT in Gainesville, Florida. Foley has worked in various roles, from producing news and feature stories to engineering Live From Studio A sessions. A series of music features Foley started in 2018 called Music Journeys has grown into a podcast and radio show. He also assists in developing other programs in WCBE's Podcast Experience. Foley hosts The Morning Mix, a weekday music show featuring emerging and established musicians, our Columbus-area and Ohio-based talent, and additional artists that inspire him.