As more families hit the road for vacations this summer, it is important to remember how to avoid scams when away. The Better Business Bureau of West Central Ohio recommends making sure you have reservations for everything you may need on vacation. From flights to rental cars, and places to stay. They also suggest double checking those confirmations so there are no surprises upon arrival. Although making sure everything on the trip is in order, keeping your home safe while away is important too. There are a few things you can do for peace of mind while you're gone.

Over the coming weeks, the reports of scams related to the stimulus checks are expected to increase as checks begin to go out. One of the most popular scams is where the scammer will send a text acting as the IRS either requiring a person to enter their social security number or pay a fee to receive their check, but the IRS does not contact you regarding how you receive your stimulus check. Cheryl Parson the Branch President of the Better Business Bureau of West Central Ohio spoke to us about the number one way to avoid these scams.

The Better Business Bureau of West Central Ohio is urging people to beware of potential robocalls. According to First Orion, a protection solutions company, it is predicted that half of all calls this year will be robocalls. This is almost a 20 percent increase from last year. Robocallers are currently using a new technique called neighborhood spoofing.