As the world combats the COVID-19 coronavirus, you must be prepared to address issues related to the pandemic. In response, the FBI Cleveland Citizens Academy Alumni Association is here to help. We have compiled a collection of resources that can help assist consumers, businesses, and local communities during these unprecedented times:
COVID-19 Facts Sheet
Personal Protective Equipment:
- PPE is in high demand. Email tips, ideas, sources, and equipment offers to the Cuyahoga County Emergency Management: resl@cuyahogacounty.us
Economic Stimulus Info:
- The IRS and SSA are requesting that you do not call during this time. For information, visit: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
Resources for Businesses:
- The Cuyahoga County Small Business Resource Center is providing information regarding COVID-19 programs and loan links: cuyahogacounty.us/helpforbusiness
- Obtain information from the BBB COVID-19 page: bbb.org/council/coronavirus
Scams and Cyber Attacks:
Hackers and scammers are creating schemes to capitalize off the pandemic. Utilize these Scam Squad Member Agency Resources:
- Cuyahoga County COVID-19 blog for scam alerts and health and financial services updates: cuyahogacounty.us/covid-19
- Hebrew Free Loan Association of NEO for interest-free loans for COVID-19: interestfree.org
- Federal Trade Commission COVID-19 blog for scam alerts for consumers and businesses: ftc.gov/coronavirus
- S. Department of Justice blog for fraud alerts: justice.gov/coronavirus
- Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging page for telemedicine, meal delivery, and more: benrose.org/covid-19
- CHN Housing Partners website for consumer resources including help with utility and water bills: chnhousingpartners.org/
For additional support regarding complaints or scam reports, contact the Scam Squad at 216-443-SCAM (7226) or consumeraffairs@cuyahogacounty.us
Scam Squad Partner Agencies:
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging:
- Website: https://areaagingsolutions.org
- Twitter: @WRAAonAging
- Facebook: Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
- Instagram: WRAAonAging
Benjamin Rose Institute for Aging:
- Website: www.benrose.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenRose1908/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenRose1908
Social Security (do NOT refer calls on stimulus to SSA):
- Website: https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/
- Blog: https://blog.ssa.gov/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/socialsecurity/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/socialsecurity/
Cuyahoga County:
- Consumer Affairs website: ConsumerAffairs.CuyahogaCounty.us
- Cuyahoga County Consumer Affairs @CuyCoConsumers on Facebook and Twitter
- County COVID-19 blog: cuyahogacounty.us/covid-19
DOJ/USAO:
- DOJ Website: https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus
- USAO Website: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh
- USAO Twitter: https://twitter.com/ndohnews?lang=en @NDOHnews
- USAO COVID-19 Email: USAOHN.COVID19@usdoj.gov
CHN Housing Partners:
- Website: chnhousingpartners.org
- Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/CHNHousingPartners/
Federal Trade Commission:
- Coronavirus blog: FTC.gov/coronavirus
- Personalized ID theft recovery plans: https://identitytheft.gov/
BBB:
- Website: BBB.org
- Coronavirus blog: BBB.org/Coronavius
- Scam tracker: BBB.org/ScamTracker
- Youtube