In this episode, The Watchdog shares how to slash gas costs, stretch your grocery budget, and plan for early retirement. We're also joined by FBI Special Agent Pat Koeth to discuss a local case where someone tasked with consumer protection at a bank is accused of exploiting elderly customers.

In this episode, The Watchdog helps parents of teen drivers find ways to cut insurance costs without cutting coverage. Plus, the pros and cons of separate accounts for couples and how to avoid getting duped by meteorite-related scams after the big boom in Northeast Ohio. 

In this episode, The Watchdog shares how to protect yourself from March Madness scams targeting office pools and bettors, how to get ready for homebuying in 2026, and the new apps that can help you stretch budget at the store and at the pump.

A new county program aims to stop scammers by helping homeowners secure their deeds. Plus, the hidden financial strain on the "sandwich generation," tips for switching mobile phone carriers, and a warning after restaurant owner learns her business account wasn’t as secure as she thought.

Storm damage often brings out shady 'storm chaser' contractors. In this episode, The Watchdog shares a practical checklist to avoid storm-repair scams and make sure you actually get the work you’re paying for. Plus, a new alert on check washing and a fast-growing scam aimed at families of inmates.

A school district loses $40,000 to an imposter in a business email scam. The Watchdog break down the red flags and the steps organizations can take to verify payments before money goes out the door. Plus, a new app to avoid shady movers and tips to make gig work pay.

In the first episode of The Watchdog, we break down a contractor con case, celebrity scam red flags, "unretiring," and more.