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This year, federal investigators fear Ohio's seniors will lose millions due to scams and fraud. The state's Department of Commerce has tips to protect yourself.

A $2.3 million fraud scheme at the Columbus Zoo led to the convictions of five former employees.

Federal court documents claim investors lost millions because of what authorities called Tyler Bossetti's fraudulent real estate investment scheme.

A bipartisan Ohio Senate resolution asks Congress to reimburse parties that have been injured by fraud and to tighten up safety measures on EBT cards themselves.

The zoo is seeking foreclosures on the homes of former CEO Thomas Stalf and former marketing director Peter Fingerhut to help pay restitution after they were convicted of defrauding the zoo.

Pete Fingerhut pleaded guilty in July to 16 felony counts.

Stalf pleaded guilty in July to 15 felony counts for his role in the theft of $2.29 million from the zoo.

Tracy Murnane, former purchasing officer for the Columbus Zoo, will also pay a $5,000 fine.

Former purchasing assistant Grant Bell was sentenced to two years of community control, fined $1,000 and ordered to pay more than $8,500 in restitution.

Former Chief Financial Officer Greg Bell pleaded guilty to 14 felony counts in 2023 for his role in the scheme.