Avoid scams during Medicare Open Enrollment, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. If someone claims to be from Medicare, calls unexpectedly, and asks for Medicare or Social Security numbers, hang up - it's a scam! Call 1-800-MEDICARE to check on a call. #ScamSquad tinyurl.com/3h6wwwr3

During this Medicare Open Enrollment period, protect yourself against scams and Medicare fraud and misconduct with information from our #ScamSquad partners OHInsurance. Report potential scams to us at cuyahogacounty.gov/consumeraffairs or call 216-443-SCAM (7226).

More and more local retailers are eliminating plastic checkout bags. Have you encountered one? Tell us about them and Add a Store to our #Sustainable Stores Map: survey123.arcgis.com/share/a5de7611… #sustainability #byobags Cuyahoga County DCA

FTC sends nearly $100 million in refunds to Vonage consumers who were trapped in subscriptions by dark patterns and junk fees: bit.ly/3FJxywt

319 MILLION plastic checkout bags are used in Cuyahoga County each year. They end up clogging sewers and polluting our waterways. Ditch the plastic or it will haunt you for life! #BYOBags #sustainability Cuyahoga County DCA

Get help paying for college! Our partners @CFPB and U.S. Department of Education have a webinar set for November 8, 2-3pm to explore resources for students, mentors, and educators. Prepare and pay for college and manage student loan debt. Register ➡️ cfpbgov.webex.com/weblink/regist…

So many retailers are releasing #BlackFriday deals early. If you're doing some shopping this weekend, there are some simple steps to help you avoid scams and malware when you're online. cuyahogacounty.gov/consumeraffair…

Today, Cuyahoga County, in partnership with the State of Ohio, Rep. Shontel Brown and local non-profit PCs for People announced the second phase of a high-speed, low-cost internet initiative. Ensuring connectivity for every Cuyahoga County resident helps us to combat inequality.

It's easy to protect yourself from property record fraud. Sign up for FREE alerts that notify you if recorded information about your home is changed. #PropertyAlert #ScamSquad Cuyahoga County cuyahoga.oh.publicsearch.us/property-alert

One company's look at the most-used scam numbers shows common come-ons used in phone scams. #ScamSquad Cuyahoga County usatoday.com/story/tech/202…

Our #ScamSquad partners @CFPB are proposing federal oversight of larger nonbank companies that offer services like digital wallets and payment apps. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsr…

From Cuyahoga County DCA: Our #ScamSquad partner agencies are seeing more reports of imposter scams, ahead of the holiday shopping season. Make sure you and your loved ones are informed and taking steps to protect yourselves. tinyurl.com/43xzppw7

Criminals are targeting older folks in “grandparent scams” and demanding funds by wire, mail, or couriers. For more info, read this public service announcement from the #FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center and share it with the seniors in your life: ow.ly/rh9h50QeXgf

Last-minute shopping? Three ways to spot rip-offs from our #ScamSquad partners, FTC consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alert…

🔑 Tip: Your FSA ID is your digital signature, so keep your username and password safe. Look out for more FSA ID tips coming up. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will open by December 31! #FAFSAMission #FAFSAFundMyFuture #FAFSA #FinancialAid #FSAIDTips