Scam Of The Week

By: Podcasts By Federated Media
  • Summary

  • Rick Walz from The Better Business Bureau of 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, and other Federated Media stations each week. Every week focuses on a scam being reported in northern Indiana, or a related event.

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Episodes
  • Be careful when looking for holiday work
    Nov 22 2024

    Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz from the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss job scams targeting those looking to make a little extra money with seasonal work around the holidays..

    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.

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    4 mins
  • Read the fine print on home warranty information you receive
    Nov 8 2024

    Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about recent reports of home warranty scams that seem to come from your mortgage holder, but are just another tool of scammers to get your money and/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.

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    3 mins
  • The 2024 Torch Awards are coming up to honor positivity in business
    Nov 1 2024

    Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the 2024 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards, honoring the businesses and community partners making a difference in our region.

    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.

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    6 mins

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