For more than 100 years, Better Business Bureau® (BBB) has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. BBB Serving Greater Cleveland introduces this new blog, Fighting Fraud, detailing how you can protect yourself from fraudsters targeting our community, your personal information and your money.

The saying, “It takes a village” can be applied to operating a business. Local businesses work to bring positivity and growth to the community. BBB of Greater Cleveland encourages us to give back by sharing our appreciation.

A new study from Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) highlights alarming growth in online gambling-related scams and consumer complaints, exposing how inconsistent laws and a lack of oversight allow grey market and illegal operators to thrive.

Don’t let scammers steal your independence! The Fourth of July can be a hallmark start of the “Black Friday” summer deals. Shop smart and watch out for online scams by following these tips.

Stay vigilant as imposter scams continue to rise, including the ever-evolving “grandparent scam." These scams exploit the love and concern grandparents have for their families, especially their grandchildren, and can result in significant financial losses. With the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the voice on the phone can sound nearly identical to a relative, making the scam believable. 

Con artists are sending fake “wrong number” texts, hoping to lure victims into a conversation before leading them into a scam. Don't respond! Instead, take these steps...

Better Business Bureau® Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB®) has released its local Top Ten Scams of 2024, compiled from reports by residents of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Ashtabula counties. The continued influences of steady inflation and the changing dynamics of the job market played a large part in how scammers chose to target their victims.

Phishing is a type of scam that targets victims by using communication that appears to be from a well-known source such as a bank, government agency or large company. In 2023, phishing scam reports to Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker nearly doubled, reaching a record high of over 9,000. There’s no end in sight as reports in 2024 indicate another record year is likely underway.