Scam Of The Week
by Podcasts By Federated Media
CEO/President Jan Diaz from The Better Business Bureau for Northern Indiana joins Tommie Lee each week for a slightly deeper dive on the Scam Of The Week segment heard on 953 MNC, MNC Nation, WOWO and other Federated Media stations each week. Every podcast focuses on a scam being reported in northern Indiana, or a related event. You will also hear how to best protect yourself, your information and your money.
Episodes
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Medicare enrollment time means Medicare Scammer time
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how to make sure you aren't falling victim to scammers who take advantage of the open enrollment period for Medicare that began on October 15. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report…
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Fake job scams are becoming more sohpisticated
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana discuss the latest developments in fake job offer scams. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For...
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Thousands of dollars, lost in an instant
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about a very expensive scam that directly impacted an Indiana woman that sounded plausible at first, and is likely still out there, looking for its next victim. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad…
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Auto service contracts: What to know.
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about scams related to auto service warranties. Some are legitimate, some are not, and it's not always easy to spot the difference. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB...
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Scams know no age
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how scams are usually thought of as the most dangerous to seniors. -- but that isn't always the case. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have...
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Some scams can piggyback on a previous data breech
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana discuss methos used by scammers to get even more potential out of a data breech. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at...
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September is National Preparedness Month
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about National Preparedness Month. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information...
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Off to college? Here's Scam knowledge.
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about scams that directly target new college students and try to catch them off-guard with their personal and financial information. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB...
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The "Grandparents Scam" is always evolving with new technology
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana discuss scams that target grandparents. They've been around for a while, but now they're becoming more difficult to detect. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker.…
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That voucher you received might be a scam
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about scams that come in the form of vouchers, and how to tell when something might be fake that looks convincing. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If…
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How to protect your kids from scammers in apps and online
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana discuss scams that target kids online and on their devices. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov...
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A Social Security scam wants you to think your cost of living increase isn't automatic
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about scammers who try to convince people their COLA increases for Social Security require a few steps to go into effect. But these are automatic increases that require no additional steps, and people need to know that....
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Not all coupons are good: Learn how to spot the fakes from scammers
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about a rise in fake coupon scams being reported. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For...
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Fake loan scams are on the rise
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana discuss the reported increase of loan scam reports, coming both on the phone and through other means. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money,...
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Scammers are using the 4th of July
Tommie Lee and Meghan White from the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about scams that are feeding off your desire to be patriotic this week. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report...
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It's young people, not the elderly, who are being targeted by most scammers
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about scams that specifically target young adults. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For...
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Avoid scams while shopping for Dad
Father's Day is coming up fast. Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about avoiding the scammers who are counting on your desire to make your online shopping fast and affordable. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam...
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Summer concerts and festivals are here, and so are fake ticket sellers
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about summer event ticket scams, which are getting harder to spot if you don't know what you're looking for. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have...
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The old summer driveway scam is back with the warm weather
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how to spot fake contractor scams regarding your driveway. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report...
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New graduates are being targeted by two specific scams
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how to avoid scams that target recent graduates.. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov...
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Memorial Day weekend brings its own scams
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how to avoid scams related to Memorial Day, especially those targeting veterans and the military. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost...
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Moving season is here, and so is moving scam season
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how to avoid scams at the time of year when many people are making a move or heading home from school. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have...
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Looking for a job? Scammers are counting on it.
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about the danger signs to avoid as scammers post fake jobs at graduation time to collect personal information. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you…
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Prom and wedding dress scams are popping up everywhere
Tommie Lee and Megan White of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how to make sure your big dress purchase is done safely and securely. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report...
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Protecting your info on old papers and tech, and a Fort Wayne Shred Day
Tommie Lee and Megan White of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about the importance of protecting your info on the old forms and devices you have around the house, and the safe ways to dispose of it all. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB...
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Planning a party? Scammers are planning to cheat you as you get things ready.
Tommie Lee and Megan white from the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about nefarious party planners who will make promises for your big event without delivering. We'll tell you how to spot them, and even how to fight back.. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or…
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National Backup Day is a perfect time to make sure your equipment is secure
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana discuss National Backup Day, and how to make sure you are getting your upgrades handled properly and safely. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have...
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Dealing with storm damage? Here's how to deal with possible repair scammers.
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about contractor scammers who descend on people needing repairs after severe weather strikes them. This includes so-called "storm chasers," who aren't the ones you see on TikTok talking about the weather. Report...
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National Puppy Day is coming up, and dog scammers are everywhere
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana discuss the many resources available to you to protect your money from scammers during this National Consumer Protection Week. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB...
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National Consumer Protection Week and how to access valuable tips
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana discuss the many resources available to you to protect your money from scammers during this National Consumer Protection Week. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB...
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When your online relationship starts talking about crypto investments, that's a bad sign
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about dating scams that lead to cryptocurrency investment scams. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report...
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Find the right contractor for Spring Projects later this month in Fort Wayne with the BBB
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about the upcoming Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show, and how you can safely use it to turn your dream home projects into reality without fear of bad contractors taking advantage of you. Report suspicious, confusing, or...
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Fake flower sellers are targeting you ahead of Valentine's Day
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana discuss flower scams that always pop up in time for Valentine's Day. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report...
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Tax time means tax scams
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about the various tax scams targeting you and your return again this year. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC...
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It's Identity Theft Awareness Week
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about this week's push to educate people about identity theft. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report...
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The new year always starts with ads for possible weight loss scams
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about the annual wave of quick weight loss ads, and how to protect yourself from the scams hidden within them. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If…
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Scholarship season brings scholarship scams
In our third season premiere, Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about the potential pitfalls of applying for scholarships for your student, and how to identify the fakes. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam...
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Fighting back against Porch Pirates
In our second season finale, Tommie Lee and Megan White from the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about how to best fight back against porch pirates by being proactive with your deliveries. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If...
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Fake toy deals can ruin your holiday gift-giving
Tommie Lee and CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about scammers offering deals that are too good be true on the hottest gifts...because they are. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report…
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Black Friday is coming...and so are the scammers
Tommie Lee and CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss the ways to shop safely as the holiday deals begin to flow, and so many of them look too good to be true. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost...
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Pressuring you into giving up info with official-sounding fear and intimidation
Tommie Lee and CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about government and veterans service impersonators looking to intimidate people out of their money or information. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have...
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Ransomware attacks are once again on the rise
Tommie Lee and Megan White from the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss the recent reports of new ransomware scams impacting individuals and businesses. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at...
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Looking for a new job? There's a scam for that.
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about a recent rise in employment scams. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more...
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Hotel booking scams are targeting your next getaway if you don't book safely
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss websites designed to mimic legitimate travel sources in order to get your money and information. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost...
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Holiday decoration scams are warming up for the season
Tommie Lee and Megan White of the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss sites offering holiday decorations, costumes, and more at incredible prices...but aren't legitimate. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money,...
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Insurance open enrollment season invites possible scams
Tommie Lee and Megan White of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the potential pitfalls of searching for insurance options during open enrollment time. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to...
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There's a popular cryptocurrency scam spreading on TikTok
Tommie Lee and Pres./CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss the newly-reported crypto scam on TikTok, and how to defend yourself from it. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC…
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How to make sure your kids are safe from scammers online
Tommie Lee and Pres./CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss the latest ways scammers are targeting kids online, and how you can help them learn to avoid the pitfalls. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have...
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New college students are often the targets of credit card scams
Tommie Lee and Pres./CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about scam credit card offers that target new college students without credit experience. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it...
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That free trial offer might cost you big if you get scammed
Tommie Lee and Megan White of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about recent reports of fake "Free Trial" offers. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more...
About this show
CEO/President Jan Diaz from The Better Business Bureau for Northern Indiana joins Tommie Lee each week for a slightly deeper dive on the Scam Of The Week segment heard on 953 MNC, MNC Nation, WOWO and other Federated Media stations each week. Every podcast focuses on a scam being reported in northern Indiana, or a related event. You will also hear how to best protect yourself, your information and your money.
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