• 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
  • Scammers are using the election to steal info
    Oct 25 2024

    Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about election fraud on a personal finance level.

    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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    5 mins
  • Helene relief scams and healthcare open enrollment
    Oct 3 2024

    Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz from the BBB for Northern Indiana tackle two topics: The emergence of fake donations for hurricane relief, and the dangers of the annual health insurance enrollment season.

    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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    9 mins
  • That email from the boss might be a fake
    Sep 29 2024

    Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about fake emails that appear to be from the boss, but are actually intended to scam you and/or the company you work for.

    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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    5 mins
  • An uptick in romance scams, some with a new twist
    Sep 23 2024

    Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about scammers who fake a relationship online to steal your money and/or identity.

    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
  • It's time to learn about "brushing scams"
    Sep 18 2024

    Tommie Lee and Vice President Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about scammers who break into company voicemail systems to target 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.

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    5 mins