Scam
FTC issues alert over new phone scam twist: Impostors threaten legal action over fake international fraud schemes
INDIANA — Federal regulators are raising the alarm over a sophisticated new variation of government imposter fraud that tricks victims into handing over thousands of…
Bank of America issues alert on emerging financial scams as FTC reports $3.5 billion in imposter fraud losses
INDIANA — Bank of America is warning consumers to stay vigilant against an evolving landscape of financial fraud, highlighting the rise of artificial intelligence-driven deceptions,…
Indiana DHS warns residents to watch for scams and fraud
INDIANA — Scammers are always looking for new ways to take advantage of people, and residents are being reminded to slow down, ask questions and…
FBI warns of rising vacant property scams as fraudsters impersonate landowners
INDIANA – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public warning regarding an elaborate real estate identity theft scheme where criminals impersonate owners…
State officials warn Hoosiers to beware of ‘Storm Chaser’ scams following severe weather outbreaks
INDIANA — Following a series of violent early-summer storms that brought destructive winds and a historic wave of tornadoes to central and southern Indiana, state…
“Veterans Savings Program” scam postcards target Veterans and spouses
INDIANA — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued an urgent nationwide fraud alert warning Veterans, their families, and surviving spouses to look out…
Lawrence County Courts issue urgent warning over phone scam targeting bonded individuals
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Lawrence County Superior Courts 1 and 2 have issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a deceptive new phone scam actively…
Police warn of new text scam using fraudulent court documents
INDIANA – Indiana law enforcement agencies are issuing a statewide alert following a surge in sophisticated text message scams designed to trick residents into paying…
Social Security Administation issues urgent warning: Sharp increase in fraudulent email scams
BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration (SSA) is sounding the alarm for millions of American retirees following a “significant increase” in sophisticated email scams…
AARP Indiana applauds new law protecting Hoosiers from crypto kiosk scams
INDIANA – AARP Indiana expressed its support today for Governor Mike Braun’s signing of House Enrolled Act 1116 (HEA 1116), landmark legislation designed to protect…
