Akron, Ohio — Summit County officials are warning residents about a fraudulent website impersonating the county Fiscal Office, raising concerns over potential data theft.
According to a news release issued Tuesday by Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise, CPA, CFE, an unauthorized website is falsely presenting itself as an official Summit County government site. The site identifies itself as the “Summit County Auditor,” despite Summit County not having a standalone auditor’s office.
Officials emphasized that the only official website for the Summit County Fiscal Office is https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/.
The fraudulent site is designed to closely resemble a legitimate county website and may mislead residents into believing they are accessing official county services. The Summit County Fiscal Office is not affiliated with, does not maintain, and has not authorized the website in question, the release stated.
Summit County operates under a charter structure in which the Fiscal Office oversees the county divisions of Auditor, Recorder, and Treasurer under one office. Any website suggesting a separate Summit County Auditor’s Office is inaccurate, officials said.
Residents are strongly advised to avoid entering personal, financial, or sensitive information on any website other than the official Fiscal Office site. Anyone who believes they may have shared information on an unofficial site is encouraged to monitor their accounts and take appropriate protective steps.
The warning may be especially relevant for residents paying property taxes, checking real estate records, or accessing county financial services online, including students, young workers, and homeowners who rely on digital government services.
County officials said they are continuing to raise awareness to prevent residents from being misled by unofficial or deceptive websites.
For verified information and services, residents should use https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/ or contact the Summit County Fiscal Office directly.
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