Summer scams: 4 costly tricks targeting central Ohioans

COLUMBUS -- The Better Business Bureau is sounding the alarm on four scams that affected central Ohio in June 2018.1. Government Grant Scam: The most prevalent type of scam in June was the government grant scam. Scammers will contact consumers in a variety of ways, including phone, email or Facebook Messenger, telling them they qualify for a government grant. To receive the grant, the consumer must first pay a "fee". BBB wants consumers to know the government will not contact anyone directly for