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Handouts and Tipsheets
Download and share these Scam Squad handouts. If you would like information on a topic you don't see here, or need one-on-one assistance, please call the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs at 216-443-7035.
Hang Up If...
Request our “Hang Up If” cards for older residents with warning signs they are talking to a scammer and some members of Scam Squad they can call to verify if something is real. Available in English and Spanish.
Learn MoreArrest and Jury Duty Scams
If you get a call, text or email telling you that you’re about to be arrested for any reason, including failing to appear for jury duty or a court appearance, hang up. It’s a scam.
Learn MoreFake Job Scams
Fake Job Scams are common but there are these are the signs to know so you can avoid working for a scammer.
Learn MoreHiring a Contractor
Use these tips to avoid bad contractors.
Learn MoreInternet Safety
The internet opens a world of new connections and opportunities, but it also can connect you with scammers. Use these simple tips to avoid online scams.
Learn MoreDealing with Robocalls
The Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs and the Scam Squad have received numerous reports of robocalls of all types. Some residents are reporting repeated, abusive calls – for example, 15 calls a day, minutes apart.
Learn MoreBitcoin Scams
Get a call or email telling you that you need to pay a bill, fine or fee with bitcoin? It is a SCAM.
Learn MoreUsed Car Shopping Tips
Review our Used Car Shopping tips to help you purchase a reliable vehicle.
Learn MoreAvoid Student Loan Scams
Scammers frequently target people with student loan debt. Scammers can be very convincing. They con borrowers into paying for bogus debt relief or into revealing private information.
Learn MoreUtility Shutoff Scams
Scammers posing as electric company employees are calling, texting, and even going door to door threatening Cuyahoga County residents with immediate utilities shutoffs if they don’t pay.
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