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.

You’ve spent a lifetime building your reputation, your credit, and your good name. But in today’s digital world, that can be ripped away in an instant. Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland says you don’t need to be a computer whiz to stay safe. Just get back to basics and allow yourself to be a little less 'neighborly' to strangers.

Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB) has released its local Top Ten Scams of 2025 for Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Ashtabula counties. Taking the top spot once again, online purchase scams continue to plague consumers the most.

Scammers ramp up their efforts to exploit the holiday season’s hustle, generosity and emotional energy. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued its annual “12 Scams of Christmas,” warning consumers to stay alert and avoid common holiday fraud pitfalls. Read more on for a breakdown of these 12 scams.

This Veterans Day, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) Serving Greater Cleveland proudly joins communities across the nation in honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. BBB’s Military and Veteran Initiative is a program dedicated to empowering military-connected consumers through education and outreach.

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.