Monday, February 25 2013 10:21 PM EST2013-02-26 03:21:11 GMT
Monday on 19 Action News at eleven: With violent crime on the rise, the key to your safety may already be right in your pocket! 19 Action News shows you how you can turn your smart phone—into a stunMore >>
With violent crime on the rise, the key to your safety may already be right in your pocket! More >>
Thursday, August 16 2012 5:36 PM EDT2012-08-16 21:36:04 GMT
Co-signing a Loan What would you do if a friend or relative asked you to cosign a loan? Before you answer, make sure you understand what cosigning involves. Under federal law, creditors are required toMore >>
Co-signing a Loan What would you do if a friend or relative asked you to cosign a loan? Before you answer, make sure you understand what cosigning involves. More >>
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 >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:22:37 GMT
(CNN) - General Motors is recalling nearly 194,000 vehicles because of a fire danger. GM said water can get into an electronic module in the door, causing it to short circuit and catch on fire. The recallMore >>
GM said water can get into an electronic module in the door, causing it to short circuit and catch on fire.More >>
"Sesame Street" has helped kids deal with divorce, death and even hurricanes. The show is now introducing its first Muppet to have a dad in jail. 1 in 29 children in the U.S. has a parent behind bars. The Sesame Workshop has an online tool kit parents can use to help kids. More >>
Fathers Day is this Sunday, June 16th, 2013!! And just in case you don't have plans yet, we would love to invite you to read our HUGE list below of FREE events you can attend to celebrate!More >>
Fathers Day is this Sunday, June 16th, 2013!! And just in case you don't have plans yet, we would love to invite you to read our HUGE list below of FREE events you can attend to celebrate!More >>
Beginning Friday evening, June 14, at 7 p.m. through Monday morning, June 17 at 6 a.m., ODOT will implement lane restrictions and ramp closures for bridge painting.More >>
A just-released study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that consumers who opt into overdraft protection pay more in bank fees than consumers who don't.More >>
A just-released study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that consumers who opt into overdraft protection pay more in bank fees than consumers who don't.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:36:50 GMT
The Boys & Girls Clubs' Race for Kids & Wellness Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic is a family-friendly combination of a 5K run, or a 1 mile run/walk, and a celebration of health! The event willMore >>
The Boys & Girls Clubs' Race for Kids & Wellness Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic is a family-friendly combination of a 5K run, or a 1 mile run/walk, and a celebration of healthMore >>
For the 2013-14 rankings, U.S. News surveyed 179 pediatric centers to obtain clinical data in 10 specialties and asked 150 pediatric specialists in each specialty where they would send the sickest children.More >>
