Scam Of The Week

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 lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Prez/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about a rise in those fake family emergency scams that force the elderly to make quick, expensive decisions.. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Prez/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about how easy it is to share too much information about your kids when you post those First Day Of School photos online. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Prez/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the latest debt collection scam being reported in northern Indiana. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Prez/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about scammers who take advantage of people who have lost a pet and reached out for help online. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Prez/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about neighborhood paving scams with fake contractors who want to take your money. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Megan White from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about how to respond to a social media hack that targets your customers through your social accounts. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Megan White from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about how to spot fun upcoming summer events that might actually be fake, and designed to collect your payment information. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Megan White from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the rise in fake charity requests on sites like TikTok. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about scams that take advantage of publicly-known business closures, such as Joann Fabrics, to send you to fake websites that look trustworthy. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Megan White from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about how to prevent being scammed by fake wedding photographers. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Megan White from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the recently reported scams that go after people who are dealing with the chaos of a move. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and President Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the many scams that target older customers, in four major categories. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and President Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the many scams affecting military members past and present. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and President Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the many scams that target confusion about the new required Real ID. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and President Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the many scams that target recent college graduates, from payment programs to fake jobs. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and President Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about a rise in pet scams targeting people looking to buy a new pet online from an unknown seller. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Megan White from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about renewed identity theft scams being reported across northern Indiana, and the strategies you can use to safeguard your information. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss online sellers that use fake product reviews, how difficult they can be to spot, and the best strategies for your shopping. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss tech support scams from people looking to gain access to your computer by making you think there's a problem with your machine. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about a rise in fake employment scams that have a number of different methods of targeting you, your information, and ultimately your money. 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 on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee and Megan White from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about a recent resurgence in the fake Publishers Clearing House 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 information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.