On behalf of the Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Indiana’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, applications are now open for the 2023 Students of Integrity scholarship program.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic saw a rise in reports of scammers pretending to be from government agencies.
Read MoreThe Better Business Bureau serving Northern Indiana has issued a warning to consumers about a reported text message scam.
Read MoreShortages in the supply of baby formula are leading new moms to find other ways of finding the much-needed item – and risking themselves to potential online scams.
Read MoreINDIANA — When you receive a call or e-mail from a scammer, there is one thing they are digging for: information. Information can range from a full name, e-mail address, bank information, a credit card number and other personal descriptions. One of the most coveted pieces of information … Read More
WARSAW — The following programs are set to take place in April at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Friends of the Library meet at 1 p.m. Monday, April 2. Learn basket weaving with Marjorie Kennedy from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 2. Register. Sally Reuter will lead … Read More
FORT WAYNE — The Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana warns local businesses to beware a scam from a Texas-based company calling itself Universal Adcom. Other names call representatives have used include Premier Impressions, Hometown Productions, Premier Map, D&L Map Service, Fanfare Sport Marketing and Scoreboard Productions. Besides Arlington, … 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
Those looking to find love by “swiping right’ may be biting off a little more than they bargained for. According to the Better Business Bureau, the popular mobile dating app Tinder has become a new avenue for scammers looking to prey upon unsuspecting users. Though the app has … 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
The perfect puppy for a spouse or a car priced just right for your teenager may seem like deals too good to pass on this holiday season, but the Better Business Bureau is advising holiday shoppers to hold onto their holiday cash and consider the source of the … Read More
Summer can be a hot time for romance. But Better Business Bureau warns consumers to be wary of logging on to an online romance scam. The 2012 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Internet Crime Report showed that 29 percent of the victims targeted with online dating scams were … Read More
