Cuyahoga County Dept. of Consumer Affairs

Fake check scam targets childcare providers If you’re a childcare provider, you know parents might sometimes need to arrange for childcare in a pinch. But if you get an urgent message from someone who says they need childcare and will send you a check in advance, that’s likely a scammer trying to trick you into sending them money.

Join us on June 23rd for the 2026 Elder Abuse Awareness Forum: Elder Financial Exploitation – A Fresh Perspective as we recognize Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15th, and bring together professionals and community members to address the growing impact of elder abuse and financial exploitation.

We are here to bridge the gap between where you are and how to get on the path for financial control. When you meet with us June 9 at Metro West Community Development, we will assess your needs. We will provide you with resources and connect you to the right support. https://cuyahogacounty.gov/treasury/financial-empowerment-center

There’s still time to register!

Join our webinar on Elder Fraud & Scams to learn key risk factors and communication strategies to support recovery and prevent repeat victimization.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Egf950glSaKsn4MsZdQENA #/registration

Our partners at the Ohio Bankers League are hosting a Fraud Webinar EXCLUSIVELY for OBL Member Banks. We are proud to be a part of the effort to educate about:
Scams driving losses nationwide and in Ohio
How scams work and why customers keep scams secret
How to help: do's and don'ts we've learned from interviewing victims
Strategies for working with police and partners in big cities and small towns
How to refer victims for help reporting and recovering from scams

Learn how to protect yourself from phishing scams that pose as invites to graduation or other kinds of parties. Thanks to our partners at the Federal Trade Commission for some guidance.

Asked to enter your email address and password to open a party invite? That’s a scam It’s graduation and summer party season.

Get help navigating SNAP Changes. Thursday, May 28th from 11 AM to 1 PM there is a community listening session designed to support older adults and others who may be impacted by upcoming SNAP changes. This event is an opportunity to hear important updates, ask questions, share experiences, and connect with trusted resources and trained navigators who can provide one on one assistance. Attendees will receive guidance on benefits, work requirements, and using the Ohio Benefits Portal, along with access to helpful materials and onsite support services. Most importantly, we want community voices to be heard as we work together to better support individuals and families navigating these changes. Cuyahoga Job and Family Services

Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Deputies will never call you and ask you for money to bail a loved one out of the jail.

Families of Cuyahoga County Jail inmates targeted by scammers The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office launched an app for Android and iOS users late last year that provides information about incarcerated individuals.

As you gear up for summer travel, it's good to see these reminders about scams targeting tourists.

Exclusive | Travel scams target 1 in 3 tourists — avoid these 7 hoaxes as summer season kicks off Jet off to your next oasis — without getting ripped off.