A Chicago-based appeals court says a trial judge was right to enhance an embezzler's prison sentence on grounds she took advantage of her Indiana victim's computer illiteracy.

Federal court officials are repeating their warning of a nationwide scam in which callers posing as U.S. marshals or other government officials claim victims can avoid imminent arrest for not appearing for jury duty by paying a fine.

The Better Business Bureau released a study about sweepstakes, lottery, and prize scams and their effects.

The Southern District of Indiana says it has received a surge of phone calls from people victimized by those scams.

Many people want to donate to Harvey-related relief efforts. But they need to avoid scam artists who are trying to get their hands on some of that money. Experts offer advice for giving safely.

The attorney general says Hoosiers should be skeptical of anyone offering their services immediately after a storm.

Duke Energy says there has been an increase in utility bill scams where customers' have been threatened with having their power cut off unless a quick payment is made.