19 News partners with organization to protect you from scams

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - They call themselves the scam squad. It’s an organization right here in Cuyahoga County working to make sure your cash and identity are protected.

Now, they’re partnering with 19 News to get the word out about the latest scams and making sure you don’t become a victim.

“If you get scammed once, the chances are you're going to get a lot more calls and a lot more scam attempts because your name gets sold, your contact information."

Watch tonight at 11 on 19 News to see how you can follow some simple steps to protect your cash and identity.