Scams & Fraud Prevention

Summer is finally here... the perfect time to check off a bucket list destination, visit family or relax on a sunny beach. Planning a vacation should be filled with excitement, but unfortunately, scammers view peak travel season as their prime opportunity to strike. ...

This is the perfect season for tackling those home updates we’ve been putting off all winter. Unfortunately, the warmer weather also brings less welcome seasonal fly-by-night scammers. ...

Whether it’s a new roof after a rough winter or some fresh landscaping to boost that curb appeal, spring is the season for renewal. However, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) also knows that spring is the peak season for door-to-door scammers. They know you’re looking to get work done, and they’re hoping you’ll make a quick decision. ...

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. ...