Scam
Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers of flood-related fraudsters
INDIANA- Following the heavy rainfall throughout the state, Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers of scammers who use bad weather and pose as repairmen to gain personal information…
Dubois County Sheriff’s Office warns public about phone scam
DUBOIS CO. – The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a phone scam in which the caller falsely identifies himself as Sergeant…
BBB Scam Alert: Don’t let phony florists ruin Valentine’s Day
INDIANA – Ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day? Don’t procrastinate, or you may end up falling for a scam. BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports from shoppers who turned to…
Hoosiers warned of auto accident scam
INDIANA – Troopers with the Jasper State Police post warn Hoosier of a scam. This scam is from informing you that a family member has…
Duke Energy partners with North American utilities to protect customers from scams
INDIANA – Threatening phone calls, fake webpages, and bogus QR codes are among the growing list of tactics used by scammers, and while the methods…
Attorney General Todd Rokita warns consumers to be aware of romance scams
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita urges Indiana consumers to be on the lookout for romance scams approaching the holiday season. “Online dating is a popular route…
Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to beware of scammers sending texts and emails claiming shipping and delivery issues
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita is advising Hoosiers to watch for texts and emails informing them of shipping-and-delivery issues with items they supposedly have…
Washington Police warn about rental scams
WASHINGTON – The Washington Police Department has issued a warning about rental scams. Officials say the department has received several calls about someone trying to…
New BBB study finds predatory payday loan companies and fraudsters thrive among uneven laws and stolen data
INDIANA – As consumers lost jobs and struggled to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, many turned to payday loans and other short-term solutions, with…
The Better Business Bureau issues warning for lottery text scam
NORTHERN INDIANA – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Northern Indiana has issued a warning to consumers about a reported text message scam. The scammer poses as…
