How to protect yourself and your family from scams in Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Scams are everywhere, but there are plenty of agencies waiting to help.

Sunday, March 2, kicks off National Consumer Protection Week.

That’s why agencies working to prevent scams gathered Tuesday at the Better Business Bureau.

Here are some of the organizations with resources available:

• Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs
• Ohio Attorney General’s Office
• Senior Medicare Patrol

If you live in Cuyahoga County, you can call the Scam Squad at 216-443-7226.