Tuesday, November 30 2010 4:48 PM EST2010-11-30 21:48:28 GMT
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - I receive a ton of emails about scams floating around the internet. I thought it would be a great idea to share with you some of those emails and hopefully protect you from falling victim.More >>
Friday, November 26 2010 5:59 PM EST2010-11-26 22:59:08 GMT
(WOIO) - Following a few simple rules when looking for a mover will go a long way toward protecting you from being victimized by scammers this summer, advises Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA).More >>
Thursday, November 25 2010 4:00 PM EST2010-11-25 21:00:31 GMT
(WOIO) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning the public about criminals posing as FDA special agents and other law enforcement personnel as part of an international extortion scam.More >>
Monday, November 22 2010 3:13 PM EST2010-11-22 20:13:24 GMT
Beware of Phony Debt Collectors. Have a look at our Scam Alert archive for past warnings about the con artists who too often seek to part Americans with their hard-earned money.More >>
Friday, November 19 2010 4:50 PM EST2010-11-19 21:50:57 GMT
(WOIO) - The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying. The reality that scam artists are preying on the vulnerability of desperate homeowners is equally frightening.More >>
Tuesday, November 16 2010 3:12 PM EST2010-11-16 20:12:07 GMT
(WOIO) - A fixed week unit was convenient when you purchased your Time-Share, but doesn't fit in with your current lifestyle. Your family has grown or matured, and the destination no longer provides activities to suit everyone. Or perhaps the mortgage, taxes, and maintenance fees are a burden.More >>
Monday, November 15 2010 3:32 PM EST2010-11-15 20:32:00 GMT
Job seekers who use online job search web sites must be careful to avoid a type of job scam in which the applicant is asked to accept payment to his or her own bank account.More >>
Friday, November 12 2010 2:43 PM EST2010-11-12 19:43:00 GMT
The latest form of identity theft doesn't depend on stealing your Social Security number. Now thieves are targeting your kid's number long before the little one even has a bank account.More >>
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Email has become a critical way to communicate with friends and families and conduct business, but it can also be a great tool for cyber criminals.More >>
Wednesday, November 10 2010 4:00 PM EST2010-11-10 21:00:20 GMT
Identity theft and phishing thieves are getting smarter by the day. Thieves know to take advantage of every situation and use it to their advantage. That's exactly what they're doing with the latest phishing scam that in costing Americans millions of dollars. Discover how to spot this scam and protect yourself before you become the next victim.More >>
Tuesday, November 9 2010 3:06 PM EST2010-11-09 20:06:20 GMT
(WOIO) - "We suspect an unauthorized transaction on your account. To ensure that your account is not compromised, please click the link below and confirm your identity."More >>
Friday, November 5 2010 5:04 PM EDT2010-11-05 21:04:07 GMT
(WOIO) - Beware of people that pose as door-to-door home repair contractors who rip off homeowners with painting, roofing and paving scams. Not every door-to-door solicitor operates in this way. Watch for these red flags:More >>
Thursday, November 4 2010 4:37 PM EDT2010-11-04 20:37:12 GMT
Scam operators — often based in Canada — are using the telephone and direct mail to entice U.S. consumers to buy chances in high-stakes foreign lotteries from as far away as Australia and Europe. These lottery solicitations violate U.S. law, which prohibits the cross-border sale or purchase of lottery tickets by phone or mail.More >>
Wednesday, November 3 2010 2:23 PM EDT2010-11-03 18:23:47 GMT
There are plenty of ads out there that promise you could make a lot of money working from home with no money down and no experience necessary. But a lot of them are scams.More >>
Wednesday, November 3 2010 10:58 AM EDT2010-11-03 14:58:21 GMT
Posted by Web Staff - email | Facebook | Twitter CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - No matter what you do to protect yourself it's now easier than ever to get scammed. It's why every day in the month of NovemberMore >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 1:28 PM EDT2012-05-16 17:28:55 GMT
check out these moving resources! WWW.PROTECTYOURMOVE.GOV WWW.MOVING.ORG WWW.bbb.ORG http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/searchconsumercomplaints.aspx/?from=navMore >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:11 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:11:28 GMT
Congressman Dennis Kucinich announced Wednesday that he's hanging up his hat with Congress. Here the announcement posted on his official website: I would like to thank you for your support, and thankMore >>
Congressman Dennis Kucinich announced Wednesday that he's hanging up his hat with Congress.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:43 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:43:45 GMT
The Sandusky State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident on SR 60 Wednesday morning. According to a press release, the fatal crash happened on SR 60 between Trinter and Mason RoadsMore >>
The Sandusky State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident on SR 60 Wednesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, December 13 2011 10:37 AM EST2011-12-13 15:37:21 GMT
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