Tag Archives: swindles

There’s a sneaky scam going around lately that tries to fool customers of Amazon, Inc., the world’s largest marketplace. That probably includes you — so watch out!

Tis the season… to loose money to scammers! Porch pirates are out in force this year, snatching packages while you may not be watching. Watch out for them and others trying to  “unhappy” your holidays.

The Federal Trade Commission has just issued a report on the effect of COVID-19 on scams and swindles over the last six months. The fraudsters switched their targets and methods very quickly, to concentrate on the most lucrative con jobs in the new conditions of the pandemic. For instance – we’re all staying home a lot, and are easy to …

Today I’m going to tell you a story. Once upon a time – like right now, this very minute – there was an investment adviser in Rochester, New York, named Christopher A. Parris. He was arrested and charged last January with a massive securities fraud. Court papers charge that Parris and his cronies discovered an investment firm which was about …

Scams and swindles continue to increase, and one big reason they’re so successful is that most people don’t make up their own minds. Here’s a look at what’s been happening and what to expect. Better Beware is Produced by Richard Fish, at Community Radio WFHB in Bloomington, Indiana. Executive Producer is Wes Martin.

There’s been a huge spike in phony phone calls, and here are the ten most prevalent scams — which pretend to be from real companies. Beware! Credits: Better Beware is Produced by Richard Fish, at Community Radio WFHB in Bloomington, Indiana. Executive Producer is Wes Martin.

Indiana Republicans reaffirmed ‘marriage’ as the union between a man and a woman, during their state convention, on Friday; MCCSC is looking to adopt new curricula for its middle and high schools students, after racist materials in the district’s elementary schools Social Studies curriculum generated controversy, earlier this year; Monroe County and the City of Bloomington are working on how best to …

Here are some basic rules for modern living – this time, things you should never do, but people do anyway… way too much! Credits: Better Beware is produced by Richard Fish. Executive Producer is Wes Martin.

The Better Business Bureau’s new Scam Tracker website is a great place to report a scam (or an attempted scam) and the data it’s collecting is fascinating and surprising. You might even find something in your area!

Recent storms have caused a lot of damage, especially flooding, and in their wake there are always people who prey on the victims. Here’s a warning from Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill: