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Scam Squad Guide
Scam Squad is excited to announce our new Scam Squad Guide! The “Scam Squad Guide” was designed to help Cuyahoga County residents understand how scams work and have strategies in place to protect themselves. In 2024, Cuyahoga County residents reported 1,078 scams with an average of $31,844 loss per scam, and a total of $3.4 million in losses. The top scams targeting County residents were:
- Government Imposter
- Company Imposter
- Imposter Person
- Sweepstakes and Lottery
- Abusive Robo Scam Calls
Staying educated and informed on how scammers work and ways residents can protect themselves leads to a healthier and financially stable Cuyahoga County. Check out our new guide here.