Scams & Fraud Prevention

If you are changing your Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment, watch out for unsolicited calls claiming to "help" you find the best deal. Unfortunately, scammers see this open enrollment period as a chance to trick people out of money and personal information. ...

The biggest scams are crypto rip-offs. Even worse, crypto recovery companies that request upfront fees are also scams. Typically, only banks and financial institutions can reverse charges and recover funds in certain crypto-related scenarios. ...

Area consumers are still cleaning up tree limbs and other debris from recent storms. Over 400,000 residents lost power as the wind speeds topped 86 miles per hour. Many reported downed trees and flash flooding. With severe widespread property damage a concern, Better Business Bureau® Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB®) is warning area homeowners to beware of “storm chasers” and out-of-town contractors soliciting business. ...

Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information. The best way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails.   ...

Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm. Here are 10 ways you can protect yourself by securing your personal information, understanding the threat of identity theft and exercising caution. ...

Be cautious when securing a pre-paid shuttle service between a parking lot and the airport. Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland warns of a particular local shuttle service that has earned an F rating for its frightening customer service failures. ...

Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to impersonate you or steal from you. These crimes can impact your physical, mental and emotional health. Learning more about identity theft can help you keep your personal information safe. ...

Are you seeing work-from-home posts on your social media feeds? Beware of new sales schemes including MRRs and PLRs. Before you purchase MRRs, carefully vet any work-from-home opportunity that promises income. ...