Scam Of The Week
Scam Of The Week
CEO/President Jan Diaz from The Better Business Bureau for Northern Indiana joins Tommie Lee each week for a slightly deeper dive on the Scam Of The Week segment heard on 953 MNC, MNC Nation, and other Federated Media stations each week. Every podcast focuses on a scam being reported in northern Indiana, or a related event. You will also hear how to best protect yourself, your information and your…Social links:
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New graduates are being targeted by two specific scams
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how to avoid scams that target recent graduates.. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov…
09:57
Memorial Day weekend brings its own scams
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how to avoid scams related to Memorial Day, especially those targeting veterans and the military. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost…
09:33
Moving season is here, and so is moving scam season
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how to avoid scams at the time of year when many people are making a move or heading home from school. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have…
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Looking for a job? Scammers are counting on it.
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about the danger signs to avoid as scammers post fake jobs at graduation time to collect personal information. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you ha…
10:47
Prom and wedding dress scams are popping up everywhere
Tommie Lee and Megan White of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how to make sure your big dress purchase is done safely and securely. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Frau…
09:44
Protecting your info on old papers and tech, and a Fort Wayne Shred Day
Tommie Lee and Megan White of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about the importance of protecting your info on the old forms and devices you have around the house, and the safe ways to dispose of it all. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB Scam…
05:57
Planning a party? Scammers are planning to cheat you as you get things ready.
Tommie Lee and Megan white from the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about nefarious party planners who will make promises for your big event without delivering. We'll tell you how to spot them, and even how to fight back.. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report…
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National Backup Day is a perfect time to make sure your equipment is secure
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana discuss National Backup Day, and how to make sure you are getting your upgrades handled properly and safely. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If you have…
08:55
Dealing with storm damage? Here's how to deal with possible repair scammers.
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about contractor scammers who descend on people needing repairs after severe weather strikes them. This includes so-called "storm chasers," who aren't the ones you see on TikTok talking about the weather. Report suspici…
10:37
National Puppy Day is coming up, and dog scammers are everywhere
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana discuss the many resources available to you to protect your money from scammers during this National Consumer Protection Week. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTra…
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