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Consumer watchdog series exposing scams in south central Indiana.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Better Beware – Snake Oil at Light Speed
We're having another epidemic -- of health misinformation, spread at the speed of light on the internet, and especially on social media. Swallowing lies and wrong information can literally kill you! Here are some facts, and some ways to stay safe...and healthy.
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Better Beware – Time To Not Share
Mexican crime cartels are ripping off American timeshare owners by offering to buy their timeshare at a very attractive price. This telephone scam has netted them hundreds of millions! Here's how it works and what to watch out for.