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They instruct those targeted to click on a link to obtain a pandemic stimulus benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ODJFS does not send these types of communications. It also warns all Ohioans to beware of scams using texting or emails to obtain your personal information. Anyone who receives an email that they suspect may be a phishing attempt should not click on any links. 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