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.
Voice
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.