Scam
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…
BBB releases study on Cryptocurrency scams – Results show crypto is ripe for fraud, financial losses
INDIANA – The Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Indiana released a new scam study today: Cryptocurrency scams: BBB study finds lack of regulation and consumer education results…
BBB Scam Alert: Tech support scams
INDIANA – A tech support rep calls and offers to fix a computer bug you haven’t even noticed, or a popup warning appears on the…
BBB Warning: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day
INDIANA – Online dating and social media have made it easier than ever to meet new people and find dates. Unfortunately, it has made scammers’…
BBB warning Hoosiers about Instagram scam
INDIANA – Better Business Bureau is warning Hoosiers about an Instagram scam involving a scammer hijacking your Instagram account and requesting you make a video…
