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  • Fighting back against Porch Pirates
    2025/12/19

    In our second season finale, Tommie Lee and Megan White from the BBB Serving Northern Indiana talk about how to best fight back against porch pirates by being proactive with your deliveries.

    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.

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    4 分
  • Fake toy deals can ruin your holiday gift-giving
    2025/11/24

    Tommie Lee and CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about scammers offering deals that are too good be true on the hottest gifts...because they are.

    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.

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    8 分
  • Black Friday is coming...and so are the scammers
    2025/11/14

    Tommie Lee and CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss the ways to shop safely as the holiday deals begin to flow, and so many of them look too good to be true.

    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.

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    7 分
  • Pressuring you into giving up info with official-sounding fear and intimidation
    2025/11/07

    Tommie Lee and CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about government and veterans service impersonators looking to intimidate people out of their money or 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.

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    6 分
  • Ransomware attacks are once again on the rise
    2025/10/31

    Tommie Lee and Megan White from the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss the recent reports of new ransomware scams impacting individuals and businesses.

    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.

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    7 分
  • Looking for a new job? There's a scam for that.
    2025/10/24

    Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about a recent rise in employment 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 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.

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    7 分
  • Hotel booking scams are targeting your next getaway if you don't book safely
    2025/10/17

    Tommie Lee and President/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss websites designed to mimic legitimate travel sources in order to get your money and 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.

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    7 分
  • Holiday decoration scams are warming up for the season
    2025/10/11

    Tommie Lee and Megan White of the BBB for Northern Indiana discuss sites offering holiday decorations, costumes, and more at incredible prices...but aren't legitimate.

    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.

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    5 分