To kick off National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Todd Rokita is reiterating his commitment to protecting Hoosier consumers, urging them to protect themselves from robocalls and report scams and fraudulent activities to his office’s Consumer Protection Division.  Â
Read MoreThe FBI says Indiana’s older population lost almost $38 million to fraud last year, according to a new report.
Read MoreFransua Garcia just lost $2,500 after scammers claiming to be from Citibank called her.
Read MoreComplaints about student debt relief scams are increasing as the date approaches for borrowers to restart payment on their student loans after more than a three-year pause.
Read MorePeople all around the world are affected by scams every single day.
Read MoreAs spring turns to summer, many people are wanting to complete home improvement projects.
Read MoreThe Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and Warsaw Police Department have reported recent scam tactics being used locally.
Read MoreThe BBB serving Northern Indiana has issued a warning to consumers about a new text message scam posing as the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Read MoreINDIANA — Recently, the Indiana State Police Bremen Post has been contacted almost daily by concerned citizens that have almost become victims of scams or had loved ones become victims of scams. This time of year is when the “IRS Scam” is seen again. This is where the … Read More
WARSAW — Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams: Look-alike websites: When shopping online, make sure to use only legitimate websites. Watch out for URLs that … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Though the holiday season is typically filled with good will and gifts, area law enforcement agencies are warning of those with colder intentions targeting the unsuspecting this holiday season. According to First Sgt. Chad Hill, the Kosciusko County 911 Center has received numerous calls today reporting … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Seasonal storms are hitting Indiana hard. Many communities have experienced flooding, severe thunderstorms and even tornadoes in recent days, likely causing damage to homes and property. When storms roll through, scammers are not far behind. If your home or property has been damaged, beware of bogus … Read More
The FBI reminds shoppers, in advance of the holiday shopping season, to beware of cyber criminals and their aggressive and creative ways to steal money and personal information. Scammers use many techniques to defraud consumers by offering too good to be true deals via phishing emails advertising brand … Read More
Every year, Better Business Bureau receives thousands of calls and emails from consumers who have been scammed … or from the lucky ones who have dodged scams by being wary. Some scams are widespread, getting a lot of people for small amounts. Others are more narrowly focused, but take people … Read More
Warsaw Community Public Library is having a consumer protection presentation from the office of the Indiana Attorney General’s office this evening at 6 p.m. in meeting room AB. In the presentation, attendees will learn about the latest scams, techniques and deceptive practices used by fraudsters on the phone, … Read More
