HELP STOP FRAUD

When placing a classified ad you will receive a confirmation number. If a Cox Ohio Representative contacts you about your advertising they will ask you to verify y our confirmation number before proceeding with the call. If the person calling you does not ask for the confirmation number, DO NOT provide any personal billing in formation to the caller.

USE CAUTION:

Be aware of an offer from anyone who proposes to send you a cashier's check and then have you wire the balance. This is fraud. Banks will cash these counterfeit c hecks but hold you responsible for the amount when they fail to clear.

Trust your instincts. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is

Transactions with local buyers and sellers are safest

Do not wire funds to a distant buyer, regardless of carrier

Do not provide any personal billing information to a business that you are not aware of or has not been validated

If you suspect fraud or a scam, please contact the non-emergency number of your local police department. Or, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-382 -HELP or go to http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm for additional advice on avoiding scams.

If you have questions or concerns about an ad placed online, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-213-8561. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm or E-mail: onlinecs@coxohio.com