Fighting Fraud

Considering purchasing a home warranty? Research the business doing the work. Whether you find the proper repair professional or the warranty company provides one, check them out on BBB.org before letting them work in your home. Some warranty companies automatically go with the cheapest provider, but that’s a good deal for them, not you. ...

Most major banks offer the convenience of banking through a mobile application. With a mobile app, consumers and companies can deposit checks, check account balances, and transfer funds with the ease of a click. Other nonbank companies have also started offering similar services, but without a banking license, federal oversight, or the protection of an FDIC-insured institution. ...

Remember, applying for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is free and there is help available concerning the proliferation of scams and “bad actors” in this area. BBB has reported, since 2020, active-duty personnel, veterans and their dependents have reported more than $12 million in losses to BBB’s Scam Tracker. ...

Each year, Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion due to abuse, errors and fraud. While some Medicare-related errors may be honest billing mistakes, many are not, and it’s up to consumers to report questionable activity they see with their accounts. Follow these tips to identify and avoid Medicare fraud. ...

Know before you go with another online trial offer. Free trial offers are extremely popular marketing tactics, especially for subscription services. But unwanted charges lurk close behind. Learn how to avoid them. ...

Don't plug into that public charging station! Commonly found in airports, hotels and shopping malls, these USB-based charging stations are conduits for hackers and scammers to potentially access your cellphone data, including passwords, images and location information.  ...

Wine, whiskey, bourbon... they're all a target for scammers to separate you from your money. Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland® (BBB®) is warning consumers about the growing number of scams associated with online alcohol-related purchases. Don't take a shot at their schemes. ...

Timeshares and vacation clubs are often synonymous with high-pressure sales. Unscrupulous sellers continue to con buyers into unfavorable deals that often worsen when desperate investors offload purchases through the timeshare exit industry. ...