Articles tagged as: scams
November 21, 2022
Scammers have robbed utility customers of over $1 million
Utility customers are being encouraged to be cautious and alert for scams this holiday season.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2022
State officials warn Hoosiers of scams on tax refund, inflation relief payments
Indiana state officials are warning Hoosiers about scams related to the automatic taxpayer refund and inflation relief payments.
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2021
Scams Resurface Around New Round Of COVID-19 Relief Payments
The Internal Revenue Service is warning Hoosiers to look out for scams around the latest round of federal COVID-19 relief payments.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2020
US, States Crack Down On Scams Bilking Desperate Americans
Indiana is among the states working with federal authorities on "Operation Income Illusion," a yearlong nationwide law-enforcement sweep targeting scammers.
Read MoreApril 3, 2020
Indiana Attorney General's Office Fielding Price Gouging Complaints
The Indiana Attorney Generals office has received around 130 complaints about price gouging on consumer goods over the last several weeks.
Read MoreApril 3, 2020
IRS Warns Hoosiers About Scams Involving Federal Coronavirus Relief Payments
Federal officials are warning Hoosiers to watch out for scams related to COVID-19 everything from fake charities to bogus stimulus checks.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2020
IMPD Urges Residents To Beware Of Scams During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says COVID-19 scams have been in the form of robocalls, emails, or online sellers offering cures, tests, or vaccinations. Recently, some have offered help receiving stimulus checks and payments.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2019
Phone Scammers Pose As IPL, Target Local Businesses
Scammers are disguising their phone numbers to mimic IPL's and requesting money from businesses.
Read MoreJune 25, 2019
Federal, State Agencies Crack Down On Illegal Robocalls
Hoosiers reported losing more than $16 million from robocall scams last year. Federal and state authorities across the country announced Tuesday a crackdown on the illegal calls.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2019
Court: Embezzler Took Advantage Of Computer Illiteracy
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.
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