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.
Fortunately, Joe was able[...]
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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If you have lost money, report[...]
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[...]