Fighting Fraud

Used appliances are a thrifty alternative to new ones, but know what you're buying so you don't come home with a clunker. ...

Thanks to new legal changes in Ohio, the popularity of sports betting has exploded. If you think scammers haven’t noticed, think again. Read on for tips that will keep you ahead of the scammers and their deceptive games. ...

Better Business Bureau® Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB®) has released its local Top Ten Scams of 2022, compiled from reports by local consumers. Creeping inflation and the economic aftermath of the pandemic both affected the proliferation and types of scams reported to BBB in 2022.  ...

Now that the holiday shopping season is over, many area consumers are coming to their senses as post-holiday bills arrive and they realize that they may have overspent on their loved ones. ...

Along with winter storms come the possibility of widespread property damage... plus storm chasers and out-of-town contractors soliciting business. Although not all storm chasers are scammers, they may lack proper licensing and insurance, offer quick but inappropriate fixes, or make promises they can’t deliver on.  ...

Winter in Northeast Ohio brings with it the possibility of bitter cold, wind, snow, ice and widespread property damage. When winter storms come, Better Business Bureau® Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB®) is warning area homeowners to beware of “storm chasers” and out-of-town contractors soliciting business. Although not all storm chasers are scammers, they may lack proper licensing and insurance, offer quick but inappropriate fixes, or make promises they can't keep.  ...

Dear holiday gift shopper: While online shopping is convenient, it is also a favorite hideout for scammers. To prevent yourself from becoming a victim of a scam, BBB Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB) shares several tips. ...

How can you tell if you have mold in your home? The EPA states that if the place smells moldy, but mold cannot be seen, if water stains are present, or if you are aware of water damage, there could be mold present. Before selecting a professional to remediate flood, mold and water damage, BBB recommends that you consider a few things. ...