SCAM SQUAD | CUYAHOGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Coordinates with a variety of agencies to provide investigation of all types of consumer scams that may affect older adults. Topics may include improper debt collection, landlord/tenant issues, identity theft, home repair programs, finance company, auto purchase, cable TV, cell phone service, Internet service provider, mortgage company, realtor, telephone solicitation, and other complaints related to specific business interactions. The agency can/will refer a complaint or a violation to the county prosecutor, Ohio attorney general, Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or other appropriate agencies with jurisdiction over the complaint. May also enforce violations through civil actions.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

2079 E 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44115

Hours

Varies. Generally, M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm.

Application process

Phone for information or to make a complaint. Once complaint is explained and recorded, agency assigns an investigator who will work to resolve the issues involved and forward to agencies where enforcement action is indicated by investigation. May also download a complaint form and mail it in from web site. Will provide a complaint form by mail to callers who request it.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Serves Cuyahoga County residents aged 60 and older.

Agency info

CUYAHOGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Mediates consumer complaints against businesses; lets consumers and business owners know about consumer protection laws; issues alerts about unfair sales tactics and scams; and helps consumers find personal finance resources. Provides advice to people who have encountered rip-offs, scams and identity theft as well as those who are dealing with bad credit, credit reports or debt collection issues.