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Better Beware!

Consumer watchdog series exposing scams in south central Indiana

Better Beware – Bucolic End-Products

The rumors and outright lies about the Covid-19 vaccines are getting completely insane, but they’re spreading like wildfire. Here’s a look at some of the weirdest, and a serious warning about believing or spreading them.

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Better Beware – Cybersecurity Song

Rachel Tobac created a little song about not re-using passwords. Here it is, with some extra information about how to stay safe with all the on-line accounts you have.

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Better Beware – TAANSTAFL

People are getting things delivered that they never ordered — and it’s a scam. Unscrupulous sellers are padding their sales figures and posting fake reviews online. But There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch!

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Better Beware – Triple Ripple

Three current scams are flourishing while everyone is distracted by current events. Here’s a heads-up on what’s going around right now, and some good reasons to stay home and stay safe.

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Better Beware – Good News, Bad Scams

Scammers are already trying to rip people off with fake charges for receiving Covid-19 vaccinations, or getting your next Stimulus Check. Here’s how to protect yourself from these scams.

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Better Beware – Gold Brick Scams

GOLD! It has probably cause more trouble in human history than any other element, except maybe carbon. It’s the bate for another of the basic types of confidents tricks that are always being dressed up in modern clothing. Gold scams are buying something for more than it is worth.

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Better Beware – Browsers and Bank Accounts

Bad news twice: Chrome and Edge browser extensions have been found that are very dangerous, and many people have already downloaded them. And using your smartphone to pay for things is far less safe than you thought — even two-factor identification has been compromised. Headsup and watch out!

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Better Beware – Zelle and Zoom

The Zelle app is convenient for transferring money, but there’s no fraud protection. And hackers are cashing in on people who use the Zoom conferencing software by sending fake emails — here’s what to watch out for.

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Better Beware – Unhappy Holidays

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.

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