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Scam Of The Week Podcasts By Federated Media
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Rick Walz from The Better Business Bureau of 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 week focuses on a scam being reported in northern Indiana, or a related event.
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Business impersonation scams being reported in our area
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about how to avoid being cheated by door-to-door business impersonators.
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.
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More information about the latest phishing methods
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana continue a discussion about the sophisticated new methods being used by scammers to phish for your 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.
Check back in in the coming weeks for more information about phishing, and other scams.
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Shred your sensitive info this weekend and help local kids
Tommie Lee and President Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the importance of shredding documents with sensitive info, and how you can do so on June 29th with the WNDU Pack-A-Backpack/BBB Shred-a-thon..
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.
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Scammers are looking to reel you in at the ol' Phishing pond
Tommie Lee and Vice President Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about the sophisticated new methods being used by scammers to phish for your 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.
Check back in in the coming weeks for more information about phishing, and other scams.
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Your smart toolbox for hiring the right home contractor
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about picking the right contractor to do those projects around the home that require a professional.
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.
Planning work around the home?
Visit BBB.org and check out our Trusted Advice! Videos for tips on a variety of home improvement topics like roof repair & replacement, window warranties, metal roofing, kitchen remodels, damage & restoration, and more. Homeowners can visit BBB’s new Home HQ for helpful tips on a variety of topics regarding your home. BBB.org/all/your-home-hq You can also search BBB.org to find reputable roofers, painters, plumbers, and lawn maintenance specialists in your area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
How many subscriptions do you have, and how can you recognize a rip-off?
Tommie Lee and President/CEO Rick Walz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about subscriptions that are picking your wallet because you don't know how to turn them off, or don't even remember that you have them.
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.