Scam Of The Week
Scam Of The Week
Playlist by Scam Of The WeekCEO/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 othe…Follow the podcast:
93 clip(s) in playlist
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…
07:57
National Consumer Protection Week and how to access valuable tips
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…
09:45
When your online relationship starts talking about crypto investments, that's a bad sign
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about dating scams that lead to cryptocurrency investment scams. 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…
09:55
Find the right contractor for Spring Projects later this month in Fort Wayne with the BBB
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about the upcoming Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show, and how you can safely use it to turn your dream home projects into reality without fear of bad contractors taking advantage of you. Report suspicious, confusing, or mis…
09:17
Fake flower sellers are targeting you ahead of Valentine's Day
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana discuss flower scams that always pop up in time for Valentine's Day. 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 …
06:56
Tax time means tax scams
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about the various tax scams targeting you and your return again this year. 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…
07:23
It's Identity Theft Awareness Week
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about this week's push to educate people about identity theft. 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 F…
08:27
The new year always starts with ads for possible weight loss scams
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about the annual wave of quick weight loss ads, and how to protect yourself from the scams hidden within them. Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker. If y…
06:46