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.
Read More »Better Beware – Big Money
Cyber crime is the new bank robbing, and your wallet is the bank! In this episode of our weekly consumer watchdog segment, Richard Fish takes us through what to look out for to keep your dough in your pocket. Better Beware is produced by Richard Fish, with help from WFHB News Director Wes Martin.
Read More »A Gaggle of Grifters
Some stupid scammers tried to hook our News Director, but they’re far from the only ones you’ve got to beware of right now – WFHB’s Richard Fish brings us this report about several fraudulent schemes.
Read More »Automotive Dealership Targeted Chinese Students
American scammers right here in Bloomington were preying on Chinese students – until the State shut them down – and Chinese fraudsters are still targeting them, from coast to coast.
Read More »Better Beware – Good News & Bad News
Several items: A robocaller gets nailed, the EquiFax breach is even worse than we thought, ‘Congratulations!’ is now a dirty word, and let’s hope you don’t get Rowhammered.
Read More »What You’re Worth
Some “storm chasers” got caught; the Nigerian Prince Scam is doing better than ever; and here’s a look at what your stolen information is worth to fraudsters on the Dark Web.
Read More »Spying On You
If you’re near a microphone these days, everything you say and do can be overheard… and microphones are everywhere, from your smartphone to your refrigerator. Here’s a look at the danger everyone faces.
Read More »Computers & Medicare
Tech-support scams are back, sneakier than ever. And the roll out of the new Medicare ID card is creating a minefield for older people. Spread the word!
Read More »Better Beware – Taking Up Taxes
With the deadline to file taxes almost here, our consumer watchdog segment has a few reminders about the major dangers facing all of us at Tax Time, and the most common scams the IRS is warning about.
Read More »Better Beware – Facebook Marks
Facebook has been having security and privacy problems, and people are wondering if it’s safe. Some are even trying to quit; here’s how to go cold turkey. Better Beware is produced by Rich Fish at WFHB’s studios in Bloomington, Indiana.
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