I got this text message about somebody buying a phone for $900 on my account,” said Penny, an 85-year-old Cleveland woman who ...

Teaching people what the fraudsters are doing so that they can avoid becoming victims to begin with is a critical part of what the agencies are doing.

Scammers stole more than $5.2 million from Cuyahoga County residents in 2025, based on reports made to the County’s ...

Gift clubs and social media gift exchanges may seem like a great way to get into the holiday season, but they can also leave you as the victim of a scam. The Cuyahoga County scam squad is warning ...

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department and scam squad are warning residents about a new attempt to get your cash. According to a press release, in the new scam, ...

CLEVELAND -- Cuyahoga County is warning homeowners after getting several complaints about home improvement scams. Cuyahoga County Sheriff Detective Phil Robinson warns everyone to be weary of anyone ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -There’s a new tool available to help you spot, avoid and report scams. It’s a free resource that our partners at the Cuyahoga County Scam Squad hope you’ll use and share to ...