Sara Roth

2 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Sara Roth |Mike Brookbank

CLEVELAND — Recent graduates looking to land their first big role should be wary of job listings that seem too good to be true. According to the FTC, reports of job scams surged between 2020 and 2024, with losses jumping from $90 million to $501 million during that period. Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank spoke to Chris Simpson, Director of Cybersecurity Programs at National University, about the variety of job scams.

3 days ago | news5cleveland.com | Sara Roth |Mike Brookbank

CLEVELAND — As the temperatures heat up, so do the threats of scams. Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank spoke with Lauren Siburkis from FirstEnergy about summer utility schemes. "Scammers love a heat wave," said Siburkis. "They know that we are hot, we're distracted, and we're relying on our AC to stay cool and comfortable."Be cautious if you receive a phone call, text message, or email stating that your electricity will be shut off unless you send money.

1 week ago | news5cleveland.com | Sara Roth |Mike Brookbank

CLEVELAND — Chances are, you've received a call from a debt collection company. According to a new report from NumberBarn, more than 112,000 debt collection calls were reported to the FTC in the first quarter of 2025, nearly double the number during the same period in 2024. Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank spoke to Collin Czarnecki from NumberBarn about the increase in debt collection calls locally. "In Cleveland, complaints are up about 154% year over year.

2 weeks ago | news5cleveland.com | Sara Roth |Mike Brookbank

CLEVELAND — First, it was unpaid turnpike tolls. Now, Northeast Ohioans are receiving text messages pressuring them to pay phony traffic tickets. The fraudulent messages claim to be from the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles and say your driver's license will be suspended if you don't pay immediately. The text includes a link to a website designed to steal your personal and financial information. The Ohio BMV doesn't send payment requests via text messages.

2 weeks ago | news5cleveland.com | Sara Roth |Tiffany Tarpley

CLEVELAND — The North Union Farmers Market in Shaker Square will continue to bring food to Northeast Ohioans this summer, thanks to generous donations from the community. News 5 reported in April that the non-profit's delivery truck was destroyed by fire. North Union Farmers Market seeking donations after arson RELATED: Help Us Rebuild: North Union Farmers Market seeking donations after arsonSince then, nearly $50,000 was raised to help the organization purchase a new vehicle.