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Consumer watchdog series exposing scams in south central Indiana.

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Consumer watchdog series exposing scams in south central Indiana.

    Better Beware – Scammers Take A Toll

    Better Beware – Scammers Take A Toll

    Two recent very sneaky scams are taking a toll -- both literally and figuratively. The "who died" scam and the fake-toll-charge scam both want you to click a link in an email or a text -- but don't do it!

    Better Beware – Your Pal May Not Be Your Friend

    Better Beware – Your Pal May Not Be Your Friend

    Lots of people use PayPal -- including con artists. Here are some of the most common scams that are fleecing PayPal users, and the best ways to stay safe.

    Better Beware – A Couple Of Nasty Ones

    Better Beware – A Couple Of Nasty Ones

    The FTC is warning about an inheritance scam that's been targeting minorities, and the BBB is warning about swindlers who claim they can recover a social media account that's been locked out. Anyone could be targeted by either one, so here's a double headsup.

    • 4 min
    Better Beware – The Young And The Old

    Better Beware – The Young And The Old

    The FBI is reporting a serious increase in fraud victims who are 60 or older -- but at the same time, the Better Business Bureau says younger people, 18-24, are losing more to scammers than any other age group! Here are the facts.

    • 4 min
    Better Beware – The End Of Encryption

    Better Beware – The End Of Encryption

    We all depend on computer encryption to keep our data and communications safe. Now, quantum computing is going to make the encryption we've all been using obsolete. Here's a very quick look at a complex subject that will definitely affect all of us...perhaps as soon as next year.

    • 4 min
    Better Beware – Three Strikes No Hits

    Better Beware – Three Strikes No Hits

    The fraudsters hit on me all the time, and here are three recent foul-ball attempts to bamboozle me. All were pretty obvious for a number of reasons, and telling you about them is fun! Three strikes, no hits, and all made the error of targeting me.

    • 4 min

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