COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is warning Ohio businesses about an email scam that started Monday.

According to the release, the scam is a phishing scheme with an email that appears to tell recipients to click a link to "validate" their profile so they don't experience delays in service.

Once the link is clicked, the recipient is then asked to submit detailed information including their social security number.

LaRose says the email is not from the Ohio Secretary of State.

"It's so important for Ohioans to be good caretakers of their personal information," said LaRose. "Scammers are always working to find new ways to make a buck. Don't give them the upper hand - verify the source of e-mails before sharing your personal data."

Anyone that received the email should delete it immediately.

If you did click the link in the email, LaRose says to inform your company's technology office.