Scam
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…
Lawrence County Veterans Service Officer warns of sophisticated text scam
BEDFORD — Lawrence County Veterans Service Officer Brad Bough is issuing an urgent alert to local veterans regarding a fraudulent text messaging scheme designed to…
Experts warn: Romance scam season peaks in January for lonely seniors
NATIONWIDE — As the calendar turns to 2026, experts are issuing a high-priority warning to older adults: January is officially “peak season” for romance scams….
Protect Your Wallet: How to avoid holiday cyber scams this Christmas
INDIANA – Consumers are advised to be highly vigilant this holiday season, as new data reveals a sharp increase in financial losses due to fraud….
Surprise package scam: BBB warns against scanning QR codes in unexpected deliveries
NATIONAL — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning regarding a sophisticated twist on an old scam known as “brushing,” where consumers receive…
