COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- If you are a victim of identity theft, there is now one less protection in place. An important reporting resource, almost five weeks into the government shutdown, cannot be accessed. Last year, the Federal Trade Commission logged more than one million identity theft reports, but right now, if you’re a victim, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Cyber fraud is costing local governments across Ohio hundreds of thousands of dollars.  Here in Columbus, a 2024 ransomware attack cost the city millions, and it's happening all across the state.  The Ohio Auditor of State said there isn’t a week that goes by that his office doesn't receive an alert [...]