Summit County Officials Warn of Imposter Clerk of Courts Website

Fraudulent site falsely represents itself as official county clerk's office

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:26pm

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Summit County officials are alerting residents to a fraudulent website that is falsely representing itself as the official website of the Summit County Clerk of Courts office. The imposter site advertises a records search that links to a third-party site, which could potentially expose users to identity theft or fraud.

Why it matters

Maintaining the integrity of official government websites is crucial to protect the public from scams and unauthorized access to sensitive information. This warning highlights the ongoing need for vigilance against imposter sites that aim to mislead and exploit unsuspecting users.

The details

The official website for the Summit County Clerk of Courts Office is https://clerkweb.summitoh.net/. The real site links directly to the online case search and includes a disclaimer at the top identifying Tavia Galonski as the Summit County Clerk of Courts. The official website does not link to any third-party websites or accept online payments. County officials are actively monitoring for such threats and urging residents to double-check the websites they visit before providing any personal or financial information.

  • The county announced the fraudulent website this week.

The players

Summit County

The local government of Summit County, Ohio.

Tavia Galonski

The Summit County Clerk of Courts.

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What’s next

The county is actively monitoring the situation and will continue to warn residents about the imposter website.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of verifying the legitimacy of government websites before sharing any sensitive information online. Residents should be vigilant and cross-check official sources to avoid falling victim to fraudulent sites that aim to steal personal data or funds.