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Better Business Bureau® (BBB) Serving Greater Cleveland and its staff are the contributors to our Fighting Fraud blog. BBB helps people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. Services include: BBB Business Profiles, BBB Scam Tracker℠, Customer Reviews, business quotes, dispute resolution, fraud prevention presentations and more. BBB Serving Greater Cleveland services Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain counties. Contact them at 216-241-7678 or [email protected].

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REAL ID: What You Need to Know

Planning on traveling soon? Since May 7, 2025, everyone over 18 needs a REAL ID to board a domestic flight, access federal facilities, and enter certain secure locations. Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) has the information you need to obtain a REAL ID.  ...
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MAY-king Moves this Spring

May is National Moving Month, and Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) has tips for creating a stress-free move. Moving requires time, patience, money and, most importantly, trust.  According to BBB research, movers are among the top categories of companies searched on BBB.org, which has BBB Business Profiles on more than 13,000 moving-related companies. ...
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‘Hey, It’s Amanda!’ (Spoiler: It’s Not): How Fraudsters are Trying to Fool You

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... ...
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Financial Grooming Scams Lead to High-Dollar Losses

If someone you have met online is eager to 'help' you invest your money, consider it a major red flag—it’s likely a scam. The Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland warns that the No. 1 riskiest scam is now investment/cryptocurrency scams, with 80 percent of targets losing money. ...
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Don’t be Lured into Fake Promises

Scammers are increasingly using sophisticated psychological tactics to defraud people with "carrot" incentives; more common than "stick" threats. Don't let your guard down when an enticing opportunity lures you to seek further information. ...
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Know How to Spot a Fake Toll Road Scam Text

Toll scams are resurfacing across the United States, including in Ohio. Scammers are sending fraudulent text messages claiming recipients owe unpaid tolls and urging immediate payment. These messages often contain links to fake websites designed to steal personal and financial information. ...
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Spotting Out-of-Stock Scams

You may come across a product online that catches your interest, often through a social media ad. You click on the link to the company’s website, find the product, and complete the checkout process. That's when the problems begin. ...
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Hiring Snow Removal Services

Every year, BBB gets complaints from homeowners who were left adrift by snow removal companies that were no-shows after the first big storm. Typically, homeowners have paid for services in advance, cannot reach the company, and are faced with finding someone to plow at the worst possible time. Don’t be left out in the cold.   ...
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