John Matarese
John Matarese
Consumer Reporter
John is the “Don’t Waste Your Money” consumer reporter for Scripps, featuring money saving reports and scam alerts that are shared with more than 40 Scripps TV stations from his home base at WCPO-TV in Cincinnati. He is most proud of being able to help people who have been taken advantage of unfairly, and to warn others not to fall into the same situation. Whether it is alerting viewers to fake job scams, fighting an unfair rent hike, or saving money on the weekly grocery bill, John’s goal is to help everyday people save for a better future, and avoid the thousands of cons that are trying to separate us from our hard-earned money.
Recent Work
Should you fly or drive for your summer travel this year?
As camper shortage ends, is now the time to buy?
Why drain backup insurance is so essential to have
Spring storm season is here: How to avoid weather-related scams
Forget eggs; inflation is now hitting the breakfast cereal aisle
Is Facebook planning to charge money? Meta Verified explained
All-cash offers making home buying tougher; here's how to compete
Time change ruining your sleep? Simple ways to fall asleep faster
A free fix should finally end Hyundai and Kia thefts
Scam alert: Fake Medicare calls targeting recipients
Data breach? Here's what you should do immediately
Tipping fatigue: Are requests for tips getting out of control?
Family moves into dream rental home, finds it's a scam
Auto insurance rates jumping sharply: Here's what you can do
How to do Valentine's Day on a budget without looking cheap
How to save on Valentine's Day flowers, as inflation hits roses hard
Planning a home project? Here's how supplies, prices will be in 2023
Try the 'Frugal February Challenge' to help rebuild your savings
Scammers luring job hunters with fake remote jobs
6 easy ways to make your phone and laptop last longer
How to navigate recent Airbnb changes
Salvage grocery stores are booming as food prices soar
Tax season has begun. Here's how to prepare, avoid a refund delay
It's not just eggs; other foods are up sharply in price
Discount fashion find could be hitting more grocery stores near you
Some popular used cars are no longer affordable to average buyers
Why you can expect a smaller IRS tax refund this year
Tips To Help You Achieve Financial New Year's Resolutions
Great Last-Minute Gifts At Your Local Convenience Store
