Romance scams are getting scarier
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.
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Fake jury duty scams are being reported across northern Indiana
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.
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Safely donating to causes that support the wildfire victims in CA
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.
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Avoiding scams while buying tickets for sports or other events online
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.
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Tax time scams are ready to pounce
Tommie Lee and President Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss te most common tax scams as you get ready to file.
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[...]2025 Scam resolutions, and farewell to Rick Walz
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.
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Avoid gift card scams with a few easy tips
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.
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Be careful when looking for holiday work
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..
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Read the fine print on home warranty information you receive
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[...]
The 2024 Torch Awards are coming up to honor positivity in business
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.
Scammers are using the election to steal info
Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about election fraud on a personal finance level.
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Helene relief scams and healthcare open enrollment
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.
That email from the boss might be a fake
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.
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An uptick in romance scams, some with a new twist
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.
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It’s time to learn about “brushing scams”
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.
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Voicemail hacking can cause a legit business to inadvertently hand over your info
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.
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Fake product reviews online, and how to spot them
Tommie Lee and Vice President Jan Diaz from the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about fake reviews that are designed to misinform consumers who shop online.
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Crowdfunding is a help to many people…including scammers
Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana spread the word about warning signs that could indicate that a crowdfunding effort isn't on the level.
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That QR Code might not be for what you think
Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss simple the pitfalls of trusting QR Codes, even at businesses or parking garages.
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Protect your kids from Back To School scams
Tommie Lee and Vice President Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss simple things you can do to keep your kids' identities safe.
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Business impersonation scams being reported in our area
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about how to avoid being cheated by door-to-door business impersonators.
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More information about the latest phishing methods
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana continue a discussion about the sophisticated new methods being used by scammers to phish for your information.
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Shred your sensitive info this weekend and help local kids
Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the importance of shredding documents with sensitive info, and how you can do so on June 29th with the WNDU Pack-A-Backpack/BBB Shred-a-thon..
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Scammers are looking to reel you in at the ol’ Phishing pond
Tommie Lee and Vice President Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the sophisticated new methods being used by scammers to phish for your information.
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Your smart toolbox for hiring the right home contractor
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about picking the right contractor to do those projects around the home that require a professional.
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How many subscriptions do you have, and how can you recognize a rip-off?
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about subscriptions that are picking your wallet because you don't know how to turn them off, or don't even remember that you have them.
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New College Grads are favorite targets of scammers
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about scams that aim directly at college graduates and take advantage of their inexperience.
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Moving season means moving scams
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about scams related to moving, just in time for students to pack up and head home for the summer.
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Fake Toll Road charges are stacking up nationwide — including on our own I-80/90
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about scammers who reach out to you with fake toll road charges. How do you tell the difference?
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Student loan relief scams take advantage of recent headlines
Tommie Lee and VP/COO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about scammers jumping quickly at the opportunity to exploit recent Biden administration moves to forgive student loans.
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Scammers take advantage of disaster relief
Tommie Lee and Rick Walz with the BBB of Northern Indiana discuss scammers who sweep in after a disaster to take advantage of those who offer a helping hand, as well as those victims who need one.
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When the job offer is too good to be true…for a reason
Tommie Lee and Rick Walz with the BBB of Northern Indiana discuss the recent rise in reported fake employment offers, and how to keep from falling for a job offer that isn't real.
Our special guest beats the bank scammer
Tommie Lee and Rick Walz with the BBB of Northern Indiana talk with Joe, a tech-savvy consumer who was targeted by a fake bank message and nearly saw his trust in that message cost him dearly.
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The April 8th Eclipse in Indiana
President & CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talks with Tommie Lee about the upcoming solar eclipse in Indiana, and how scammers are looking to take advantage of it..
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Fake Publishers Clearing House scams are on the rise
President & CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talks with Tommie Lee about reports of fake sweepstakes scams that can come on the phone, in the mail, or over email. This is how to protect yourself from[...]
Getting the most from the BBB Scamtracker resource
President & CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talks with Tommie Lee about the many benefits of using Scamtracker to report and learn about the latest scams...and the importance of word-of-mouth.
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Email scams continue to become more complex
Jan Diaz with the BBB of Northern Indiana talks about what you need to know about email scams.
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Fear Drives Special Guest To Lose $5000 To Fake Police Scam
Tommie Lee and Rick Walz with the BBB of Northern Indiana talk with Julie, a victim of a fake police scam in Allen Co.
Julie shares her story -- all of it -- in hopes of warning the public about[...]
College Scholarships
It's a big time for college applications and financial aid, and Tommie Lee and Rick Walz with the BBB of Northern Indiana discuss the pitfalls of scammers looking to take advantage of that.
2024 Tax Prep Tips
Tommie Lee and Rick Walz with the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about the best ways to protect yourself from fraud when filing your taxes.
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Sugar Momma
Tommie Lee and Rick Walz with the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about aggressive new spins on the old romance scams that are being reported in Indiana.
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Favor For A Friend
Tommie Lee and Rick Walz with the BBB of Northern Indiana discuss what seem to be legitimate favor requests from a friend or family member, but are actually scammers.
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Fake Parking Tickets
Tommie Lee and Rick Walz with the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about recent reports of parking ticket scams, and how to protect yourself against them.
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Fake Ozempic
Host Tommie Lee and Rick Walz of the BBB talk about a rise in scam reports associated with Ozempic. The drug, traditionally used to treat diabetics, has become popular for weight loss in the past year but has a hefty[...]
Weight Loss Scam
Host Tommie Lee and Rick Walz from the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana discuss weight loss scams targeting those who are looking to kick start weight loss at the beginning of the new year.
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Introducing Scam Of The Week
Scammers are getting more bold, more creative, and taking advantage of new technology every day to find ways to get their hands on your money and your information.
The Scam Of The Week Podcast will look at the most frequently-reported[...]