Scams & Fraud Prevention

I’m still on the entertaining/hosting track, but am sorting through kitchen items and party gear that I no longer need. I’m keeping the best of stuff and leaving it for our kids to tackle with a dumpster and a tag sale company after I’m gone.  ...

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. ...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) Serving Greater Cleveland is reminding older adults that staying safe online is more important than ever. From phishing emails to text scams, cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting users. ...

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. ...

Are your grandkids begging you for the hottest toy of the year? Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) Serving Greater Cleveland is issuing a consumer alert regarding counterfeit Labubu doll scams targeting buyers of the trending collectible toys. Consumers are getting lured by shady websites, social media ads and pop-up sellers offering fake products or taking payment without delivering anything. ...

Back-to-school shopping is in full swing. Whether shopping in-store or online, planning and staying informed can help make this season less stressful—and more affordable. Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) Serving Greater Cleveland is offering helpful tips to ensure a smooth, safe and budget-friendly shopping experience. ...

It's a scammy world out there. Protect yourself by picking up or downloading a copy of the free Scam Squad Guide offered through the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs. ...

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. ...