• Fake toll road texts are on the move across northern Indiana
    Feb 21 2025

    Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about a surge in fake toll road charge texts along the Indiana Toll Road corridor.

    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
  • Romance scams are getting scarier
    Feb 7 2025

    Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss romance scams, and how they can lead to more trouble than just a broken heart.

    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
  • Fake jury duty scams are being reported across northern Indiana
    Feb 3 2025

    Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about how to identify scammers who claim you are in trouble for missing jury duty...unless you pay up.

    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
  • Safely donating to causes that support the wildfire victims in CA
    Jan 25 2025

    Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about ways to avoid scams when you try to donate to help the fire victims around Los Angeles.

    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
  • Avoiding scams while buying tickets for sports or other events online
    Jan 21 2025

    Tommie Lee and President Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about ways to avoid the pitfalls of scammers when buying tickets 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.

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    5 mins
  • Tax time scams are ready to pounce
    Jan 7 2025

    Tommie Lee and President Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss te most common tax scams as you get ready to file.

    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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    10 mins
  • 2025 Scam resolutions, and farewell to Rick Walz
    Dec 23 2024

    Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz -- who is retiring at the end of the year from the BBB for Northern Indiana -- talk about the ways to plan on protecting yourself in the new 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.

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    7 mins
  • Avoid gift card scams with a few easy tips
    Dec 10 2024

    Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the ways scammers can take advantage of your gift card purchases before you even buy them, and how to avoid 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.

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    5 mins