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AG Rokita continues battle against robocallers during National Consumer Protection Week

InkFreeNews.com Posted Mar 03, 2025  Updated: Mar 3, 2025 @ 11:06 AM

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.   

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Posted in Breaking News, Scheduled Post | Tagged Attorney General Todd Rokita, Identity Theft, National Consumer Protection Week, Robocalls, scams | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

Residents should use caution to avoid scams

InkFreeNews.com Posted Nov 04, 2024  Updated: Nov 4, 2024 @ 10:27 AM

The FBI says Indiana’s older population lost almost $38 million to fraud last year, according to a new report.

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Posted in Breaking News, Scheduled Post | Tagged federal trade commission, scams | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

Costly Zelle Phone Scams

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jun 08, 2024  Updated: Jun 6, 2024 @ 1:43 PM

Fransua Garcia just lost $2,500 after scammers claiming to be from Citibank called her.

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Posted in Archive 2024 | Tagged Problem Solved, scams, suspicious, text scams, Zelle | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

Student Debt Relief Scams On The Rise. Here’s What Borrowers Need To Know.

InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 02, 2023  Updated: Oct 2, 2023 @ 3:52 PM

Complaints 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.

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Posted in Archive 2023 | Tagged Biden Loan Forgiveness, scams, student debt, student debt relief, student debt relief scams | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

Educational Program: Staying Scam Safe

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jul 26, 2023  Updated: Jul 26, 2023 @ 4:25 PM

People all around the world are affected by scams every single day.

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Posted in Archive 2023 | Tagged Elkhart County Purdue University Extension educator, Emily Christ, fraud, fraud safety, Jenn Fink, scam safety, scams | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

Indiana State Police Warns Of Home Improvement Scams

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jun 12, 2023  Updated: Jun 12, 2023 @ 1:27 PM

As spring turns to summer, many people are wanting to complete home improvement projects.

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Posted in Archive 2023, Public Records Archive 2023 | Tagged bremen, Indiana State Police, Marshall County, scams | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

Police Warn Of Scam Involving Court Appearances

InkFreeNews.com Posted Sep 21, 2022  Updated: Sep 21, 2022 @ 2:45 PM

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and Warsaw Police Department have reported recent scam tactics being used locally.

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Posted in Archive 2022 | Tagged Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, scams, Warsaw Police Department | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

BBB Warns Of Scams Involving Workforce Development

InkFreeNews.com Posted Apr 04, 2022  Updated: Apr 4, 2022 @ 11:55 AM

The BBB serving Northern Indiana has issued a warning to consumers about a new text message scam posing as the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

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Posted in Archive 2022 | Tagged BBB, consumer alert, indiana department of workforce development, scams | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

Indiana State Police: Beware Of Scams

InkFreeNews.com Posted Mar 01, 2019  Updated: Mar 1, 2019 @ 1:35 PM

INDIANA — 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

Posted in Archive 2019, News Archive 2019 | Tagged Indiana State Police, scams | | Buy Photos | Contact Author
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BBB: Avoid These Holiday Scams

InkFreeNews.com Posted Dec 15, 2015  Updated: Dec 15, 2015 @ 10:39 AM

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

Posted in Archive 2015, Business | Tagged avoiding holiday scams, avoiding scams, BBB, Better Business Bureau, holiday scams, scams | | Buy Photos | Contact Author
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Police Warn Holiday Scammers Targeting Area Residents

InkFreeNews.com Posted Dec 07, 2015  Updated: Dec 8, 2015 @ 8:58 AM

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

Posted in Archive 2015, Community | Tagged Credit card fraud, Indiana State Police, IRS, ISP, KCSD, scam alert, scams | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

Attorney General Warns Of Repair Scams

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jul 15, 2015  Updated: Jul 16, 2015 @ 12:51 PM

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

Posted in Archive 2015, News Archive 2015 | Tagged Attorney General, contractors, Scammers, scams | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

FBI Reminds Shopper To Be Aware Of Cyber Criminals

InkFreeNews.com Posted Nov 24, 2014  Updated: Nov 24, 2014 @ 3:39 PM

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

Posted in Community | Tagged FBI Crime Complaint Center, scams | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

BBB Names Top 10 Scams Of 2013

InkFreeNews.com Posted Feb 12, 2014  Updated: Feb 12, 2014 @ 3:29 PM

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

Posted in Archive 2014, News Archive 2014 | Tagged Better Business Bureau, scams, warsaw | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

Anti-Scam Day At WCPL

InkFreeNews.com Posted Nov 25, 2013  Updated: Nov 25, 2013 @ 2:27 PM

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

Posted in News Archive 2013 | Tagged Indiana Attorney General's Office, scams, warsaw, Warsaw Community Public Library | | Buy Photos | Contact Author

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