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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:51:46 GMT
A 19 ACTION NEWS INVESTIGATION HAS FOUND A CLEVELAND FIREFIGHTER IS 'STILL' LIVING IN CALIFORNIA--MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER OUTRAGE OVER HIS OUT OF STATE ADDRESS. CITY HALL CONFIRMS FIREFIGHTER JOSEPHMore >>
A 19 Action News investigation has found a Cleveland firefighter is still living in California -- more than a year after outrage over his out of state address.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:59:04 GMT
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:16:51 GMT
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:26 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:26:15 GMT
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire. TheMore >>
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:40:16 GMT
19 Action news is happy to be using Waze, literally a ground changing app we'd like to share with you. It's a free app that improves your daily commute by connecting drivers to one another creating localMore >>
19 Action news is happy to be using Waze, literally a ground changing app we'd like to share with you. It's a free app that improves your daily commute by connecting drivers to one another creating localMore >>
Join us every Friday & Saturday from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. for live music at the Legacy Village Lawn. We'll feature everything from Pop, Rock, Oldies, Motown, Swing, Blues & more.More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. There is a bit a problem though and it will be finding the qualified and educated workers to fill the jobs especially in the medical industry. According to Jenny Febbs with Team NEO the challenge will be getting our young educated population to stay home as well as attracting people from other parts of the county.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:19:03 GMT
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closuresMore >>
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closures and alternate routes for motorists and pedestrians from May 18 through June 28.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:39:59 GMT
The American Red Cross is accepting donations to aid in their response. Donations can be made a www.redcross.org or by texting REDCROSS to 90999. To donate $10 to the Salvation Army, text 80888 or visitMore >>
Here are ways to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:16 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:16:55 GMT
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:46:01 GMT
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
