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
Renters beware: Application fees can now cost hundreds of dollars
E-bikes take the work out of biking, but are they worth the cost?
Are solar panels worth installing at your home?
Home selling mistakes that can cost you thousands of dollars
Grocery delivery saves time, but leaves some shoppers frustrated
'Standby' offers luxury apartments and cheap rent, with one catch
Savings account wars: Apple ups the ante, paying 4% interest
4 things you can do with your old cell phones and devices
How to avoid a sports or concert ticket scam
Should you file for a tax extension or rush to file by April 18?
These vehicles are most targeted by catalytic converter thieves
How to find discounts during the spring 'deal drought'
New ways to buy designer fashion at discount store prices
Warning signs your roof is not ready for spring storms
Return warehouses sell new merchandise at deep discount
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
