Cleveland, OH
Potential scammers confronted in Cleveland as Better Business Bureau issues new warnings
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Utility scams are on the rise, and the Higher Enterprise Bureau serving Larger Cleveland is warning individuals to be vigilant and skeptical of anybody asking for cash and even private data.
“What we’ve heard lately is door-to-door utility scams,” mentioned Ericka Dilworth with the Higher Enterprise Bureau (BBB). “We do are likely to see this time of 12 months when it begins to heat up, scams that contain door-to-door visitors.”
19 Information lately encountered a pair of males going door-to-door in Cleveland’s Edgewater neighborhood. They claimed to work for a third-party provider and requested to see particular person vitality payments, which include delicate data.
“You simply don’t know what their finish sport is,” mentioned Dilworth. “No matter it’s you’re giving is a chunk to your identification.”
We reached out to the corporate they claimed to work for, however we couldn’t confirm whether or not or not they labored for the third social gathering, which the Public Utilities Fee of Ohio lists as a licensed provider.
As such, nonetheless, the corporate ought to have entry to pertinent buyer data.
When questioned by 19 Information, one of many males grew to become combative.
No matter their intentions, Dilworth mentioned it’s a good suggestion to be skeptical and query anybody asking for private data.
“You should take a step again, take a deep breath and do some homework,” she instructed 19 Information.
Earlier this month, a Cleveland girl instructed the BBB that she was scammed out of $400 when a person satisfied her he labored for her utility firm.
As a result of she was already behind on her funds, she feared her electrical energy could be turned off.
BBB Serving Larger Cleveland is offering the following pointers for shoppers who want to keep away from turning into a sufferer of utility scams:
Be Skeptical
• If you happen to obtain a robocall, textual content message, or cellphone name from a utility firm, be skeptical.
• Don’t confirm private data till you’ve got verified the identification of the caller. Many utility corporations have a coverage to not ask for shoppers’ social safety or checking account numbers over the cellphone.
Don’t Panic
• Many scammers will attempt to induce panic in victims by claiming people are overdue and energy disconnect is imminent, generally with extremely quick timeframes. Confirm your utility account standing independently and outdoors of the cellphone name by way of copies of payments or on-line portals.
Name Again
• When doubtful, dangle up and name utility corporations again on numbers listed on official correspondence or web sites.
• Don’t Let Staff in With out an Appointment
• Don’t permit anybody claiming to be a utility worker into your private home until you scheduled an appointment beforehand. All the time ask an worker for identification.
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Cleveland, OH
Ceasefire in GAZA, L.A., D.C.: Darcy cartoon
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gaza Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas commenced early Sunday morning, Gaza time. The firing of Rep. Mike Turner (R-Oh) as chair of the House Intelligence Committee did not cease. Nor did the disinformation and misinformation spread by President-elect Donald Trump and President-unelect Elon Musk about the L.A. wildfires still burning.
Early Sunday morning Gaza time, the first of the multi-step ceasefire between Israel and Hamas started. This first step is supposed to last six weeks. All steps being competed would be the release of nearly 100 hostages held by Hamas, end of fighting and beginning of rebuilding Gaza.
As of this writing, three young women have been released of the 33 hostages set to be freed in the first phase. They were taken to a hospital after being held for 470 days.
The conflict began with the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre of Israelites in their homes and a concert while also taking over 100 hostage.
REP MIKE TURNER FIRED:
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Oh) was fired as Chair of the House Intelligence Committee. Coming out of a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Turner said he was removed due to “concerns from Mar-a-Lago”, his not being ‘MAGA’ enough. Speaker Johnson denied that, claiming it was his call and praising Turner’s work as Chair.
“Concerns from Mar-a-Lago” and/or because of ‘concerns from Moscow’? Turner long had bipartisan support as Chair and also supported continued Ukraine aid.
Top Democrat on the Committee Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, said this about Turner’s ouster:
“His removal makes our nation less secure and is a terrible portent for what’s to come. The Consttitution demands Congress function as a check on the Executive Branch, not caterr to its demands.”
Rep. Rick Crawford of Arkansas replaces Turner as Chair. This coincides with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee becoming the new Ambassador to Israel.
Crawford voted against the certification of President Biden’s election after the Jan. 6 Insurrection attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop it. Crawford also opposes continued aid to Ukraine.
TRUMP-MUSK MISINFORMATION WILDFIRE:
Among the big embers fueling the Los Angelas wildfires were the big flaming bull firing out of the mouths of Elon Musk and Donald Trump about the fires and efforts to fight them. The fires were a natural disaster from longterm draught and hurricane force winds hitting both the wealthy and working class of California.
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Cleveland, OH
John J. Ingalls Page Obituary January 14, 2025 – Slone and Co. Funeral Directors
John J. Ingalls Page, age 25, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on January 14, 2025. Born on December 3, 1999, in Lakewood, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Mary Beth Page and the late Michael Lee Page.
John was the cherished brother of Olivia Lee (William), Leah Cremer (Levi), Ashlee Frazee, and Ciara Baker (Tiana Brown). He was a devoted uncle to Natalya Takach, Emmitt Kingery, Ella Kingery, Nova Lee, Nevelise Lee, Easton Cremer, Nyro Lee, and Rory Baker. He was also the beloved boyfriend of Ava.
John was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bud and Edith Hill, and his beloved uncle, John Bowman.
John was a music enthusiast and a talented artist. He was a movie theater junky, lover of tattoos and thrift shops. He never met an animal he didn’t love and his sense of humor had no filter. John had nearly completed barber college and and had a promising career ahead of him. He had an impeccable sense of style and was born with an old soul. He was incredibly proud of his father’s military service and never missed an opportunity to thank a veteran for their service.
He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends, and all whose lives he brightened.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Slone & Co. Funeral Directors 13115 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in John’s name to the Cleveland Animal Protective League or Cleveland City Dogs.
Cleveland, OH
Robert Justin Kline
Robert Justin Kline
OBITUARY
Robert Justin Kline , age 41 of Cleveland, formerly of Eastlake, passed away January 10th, 2025. He was born October 11th, 1983 in Cleveland to Robert and Kathleen Kline.Rob enjoyed playing chess and poker and was interested in weather and astronomy. He was a former parishioner of St. Justin Martyr Church in EastlakeRobert was the loving son of Robert and Katheen Kline; dearest brother of Nicole Kline, Kaitlyn (Anthony Arzegar) Kline, and the late Rosemary Kline; uncle of Lillyrose Arzegar.A private burial will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Dickenson, TX at a later date.Donations can be made in Robert’s name to The American Red Cross www.redcross.orgArrangements have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Painesville. To leave condolences visit: www.JeffMonrealFuneralHome.com
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