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No, missing jury duty in Cuyahoga County won't result in a phone call threatening arrest and demanding you pay a fine to avoid jail time: VERIFY

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No, parking attendants in the lot behind Nano Brew and Mitchell's in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood won't ask you for donations: VERIFY

Someone has been falsely claiming that parking is free, and then asking drivers to make donations that he claims will go to a veterans group. This is a scam.
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How to avoid being tricked by campaign donation scams leading up to Election Day: VERIFY Fast Facts

Among other things, you should look for a disclaimer, look for 'HTTPS' in the web address, and avoid responding to unsolicited calls and texts asking for your money.
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Yes, call forwarding codes *72 and **21 can be used to try to scam you out of your money: VERIFY

Dialing *72 or **21 followed by a 10-digit phone number that's not yours can send all of your incoming calls to that number
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How to avoid Amazon Prime Day scams involving gift cards, messages claiming you've won a prize, notifications that say you have a shipping issue

Last year, people lost a reported $19 million to Amazon imposter scams.
Scam Squad

FTC says scammers have stolen nearly $100 million from Ohioans this year

The FTC is warning Ohioans that consumer scams are on the rise, and unfortunately, scammers are growing more sophisticated in laying their traps.
Lake County

Don't be scammed by fake home rental listings on Facebook Marketplace

'What I'm finding out is somebody is taking my ad, copying it and then putting it on Marketplace. ...'
Lake County

Facebook Marketplace scam using fake rental home listings: Here's what happened when we caught a scammer in the act

A Facebook Marketplace scam is targeting its victims by using fake rental home listings.
Lake County

Warning! Scam using fake home rental listings on Facebook Marketplace

'What I'm finding out is somebody is taking my ad, copying it and then putting it on Marketplace.'
Scam Squad

Akron police issue warning of ‘brushing’ scam

Have you ever heard of a “brushing” scam? The Akron Police Department has issued a warning about the scheme.
Money

Flier circulating in Northeast Ohio claims to provide free internet service. Experts say its a scam

Representatives associated with the number on the flier claimed a connection to Spectrum. However, Spectrum says the flier and number are not associated with them.
Cleveland

Better Business Bureau warns of back-to-school scams: What you need to know

If students or families are concerned about a possible scam, the BBB recommends reaching out to your school counselor or advisor.

Suspect dead, officer shot during arrest attempt by US Marshals at Stark County hotel

Weather Impact Alert: Wet snow & strong winds Wednesday night, Thursday and Friday

FORECAST | Weather Impact Alert for later this week: First snow of the season on the way

Weather Impact Alert: Wet snow & strong winds Wednesday night, Thursday and Friday

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No, missing jury duty in Cuyahoga County won't result in a phone call threatening arrest and demanding you pay a fine to avoid jail time: VERIFY

No, parking attendants in the lot behind Nano Brew and Mitchell's in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood won't ask you for donations: VERIFY

How to avoid being tricked by campaign donation scams leading up to Election Day: VERIFY Fast Facts

Yes, call forwarding codes *72 and **21 can be used to try to scam you out of your money: VERIFY

How to avoid Amazon Prime Day scams involving gift cards, messages claiming you've won a prize, notifications that say you have a shipping issue

FTC says scammers have stolen nearly $100 million from Ohioans this year

Don't be scammed by fake home rental listings on Facebook Marketplace

Facebook Marketplace scam using fake rental home listings: Here's what happened when we caught a scammer in the act

Warning! Scam using fake home rental listings on Facebook Marketplace

Akron police issue warning of ‘brushing’ scam

Flier circulating in Northeast Ohio claims to provide free internet service. Experts say its a scam

Better Business Bureau warns of back-to-school scams: What you need to know

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