LAKEMORE, Ohio — Household debt in the U.S. is at an all-time high, reaching more than $18 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
If you’re one of the millions of Americans struggling to pay off your debt, you might consider debt relief programs. However, not all of those programs are actually helpful.
Debt relief scams are one of the top scams reported to the Better Business Bureau.
Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank spoke with a Northeast Ohio woman about what happened after she was contacted by a supposed company offering to pay off her credit cards.
Cheryl Anderson said she received a phone call from a number with a New York area code. The caller claimed they were with a…