FWPD warns of scam using real police names and phone number
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Press Release): The Fort Wayne Police Department is warning the public of a scam that has been recently reported in reference to individuals...
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Four stimulus check scams and how to avoid them
NATIONWIDE (WOWO): Online scams have increased immensely since the second stimulus check was distributed. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reports 3.1 million payments totaling $5.6-billion...
Hoosiers warned about deceptive mailings touting prizes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP): The state Attorney General’s office is warning Indiana residents to be wary of deceptive mailings that aim to mislead consumers into believing they’ve...
BBB warns consumers against buying from JoGoddess Hair
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Northern Indiana is warning consumers against buying products from JoGoddess Hair for failing to deliver...
FTC warns against phony email scam
NATIONWIDE (WOWO) – The Federal Trade Commission says scammers are impersonating…them. The FTC urges all consumers to NOT respond to any emails that claim to...
I&M cautions new scam calls reported
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Indiana-Michigan power says a new round of scam calls have been reported that are targeting both residential and business customers. Scammers...
BBB warns of “like-farming” scams on social media
NATIONWIDE (WOWO): There have been reports of a scam targeting an area business on a popular social media site. The Better Business Bureau of Northern...
I&M reports ongoing scam calls targeting utility customers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Phone scams continue to be a problem, and have especially targeted people during the coronavirus pandemic. Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power...
I&M warns customers of scammers pretending to demand immediate payments
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Another Indiana Michigan Power scam is being reported in Northern Indiana. The utility is warning the public after customers are reporting...
Couple charged for Bluffton home repair scam
BLUFFTON, Ind. (WOWO): A couple has been arrested for running a home improvement scam in the Bluffton area. The Indiana State Police says 24-year-old Austin...