Scam Of The Week

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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 money.

  1. 2d ago

    It's young people, not the elderly, who are being targeted by most scammers

    Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about scams that specifically target young adults. 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 For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  2. Jun 9

    Avoid scams while shopping for Dad

    Father's Day is coming up fast. Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about avoiding the scammers who are counting on your desire to make your online shopping fast and affordable. 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 For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  3. Jun 8

    Summer concerts and festivals are here, and so are fake ticket sellers

    Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about summer event ticket scams, which are getting harder to spot if you don't know what you're looking for. 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 For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min

  4. Jun 2

    The old summer driveway scam is back with the warm weather

    Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talk about how to spot fake contractor scams regarding your driveway. 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 For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min

  5. May 26

    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 For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  6. May 19

    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 money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  7. May 12

    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 lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  8. Apr 28

    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 have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
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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 money.

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  • Creator
    Podcasts By Federated Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Scam Of The Week