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
New report lists the most and least recalled vehicles
Here come summer flight delays: How to avoid and handle the headache
Kroger's new digital coupon rules helps those who struggle with apps
Taylor Swift ticket trouble: Sellers backing out at the last minute
Goodbye gas: Electric lawnmowers rapidly taking over
Are TSA PreCheck or CLEAR worth the cost?
Memorial Day sales: What to buy, what to wait on
Pet tracking devices: Worth buying or waste of money?
Hidden moving costs that can add up to hundreds of dollars
Listen how AI can clone your voice, use it in phishing scams
Stumped for Mother's Day? Surprise her with a wellness gift
How to claim your money from the Facebook class action settlement
Save on Mother's Day plants and flowers
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?
