WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints regarding jury duty telephone calls. The suspects are claiming to be a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy. After identifying themselves, the suspects have informed reporting parties that a warrant has been issued for failing to report to jury duty (they do use the names of …read more.

INDIANA — Recently, the Indiana State Police Bremen Post has been contacted almost daily by concerned citizens that have almost become victims of scams or had loved ones become victims of scams. This time of year is when the “IRS Scam” is seen again. This is where the caller claims that you have unpaid taxes …read more.

INDIANA — NIPSCO has received an influx in calls from residential and business customers reporting several hundred cases of unknown callers claiming to be affiliated with the company and demanding payment through a prepaid card.   Some reports have indicated that scammers have appeared in person knocking on doors, while other reports have indicated that …read more.

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Faith Kerns couldn’t wait to move into a house with just her and her boys. She found a great place in the school district she wanted, but she trusted someone who turned out to be a scam artist.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s Home Improvement is warning customers about a fake Mother’s Day coupon circulating online.

INDIANA — Don’t send personal information over email. Scam artists are increasingly posing as work colleagues, supervisors or members of companies’ IT staffs over email in attempt to get sensitive information about employees or the business to commit fraud. Before clicking on email links or sending personal information over email, confirm for yourself that the email …read more.

WARSAW — Please be aware of a possible scam. Members report a gentleman in an unmarked white pick-up truck going door to door in the North Webster area. He is claiming to be a representative of their electric provider and asking members for their account information in exchange for 25 LED light bulbs. Please do NOT …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — When Steve Kline learned one of his employees was locked out of her car, he looked online to find her help.

MISHAWAKA — A Mishawaka firefighter has admitted to scamming a number of co-workers by claiming to have cancer.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Detectives from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are warning citizens of yet another local telephone scam that appears to have resurfaced from just this February. Officers have recently received various reported incidents of local citizens that have been contacted by …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:38 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 7600 block of West Swick Road, Claypool. Salvador DeJesus Arellanes Juarez reported a lost state ID. 4:13 p.m. Monday, April 18, 8800 block of West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Matthew D. bishop reported damage to his vehicle. 12:57 p.m. …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police Department is currently warning residents of active phone scams reported throughout the community. According to a release issued by MPD scammers are currently making phone calls attempting to solicit information for an action of account that an individual has and has not personally requested. Callers are advised to terminate the call …read more.

WARSAW — Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams: Look-alike websites: When shopping online, make sure to use only legitimate websites. Watch out for URLs that use the names of well-known brands along …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Though the holiday season is typically filled with good will and gifts, area law enforcement agencies are warning of those with colder intentions targeting the unsuspecting this holiday season. According to First Sgt. Chad Hill, the Kosciusko County 911 Center has received numerous calls today reporting a potential scam. According to callers, these …read more.

EVANSVILLE — The published public phone number of (812) 867-2079 for the Indiana State Police in Evansville is reported to have been spoofed over the last 24 hours. A person notified the Indiana State Police this morning that he received a phone call from (812) 867-2079 and the person calling identified himself as a police officer. The caller further explained that he owed money to the Internal Revenue Service and that if he didn’t pay he would be arrested. This is a common scam and Indiana State Police are not calling residents about their unpaid taxes.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police and Marion County Prosecutors Office are searching for victims of an alleged scam artist.

By FIRST SGT. CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public of a scam that has moved to the community again and involves people claiming to be from the IRS. Deputies are investigating a phone scam involving callers who impersonate Internal Revenue Service representatives and demand immediate payments …read more.

Those looking to find love by “swiping right’ may be biting off a little more than they bargained for. According to the Better Business Bureau, the popular mobile dating app Tinder has become a new avenue for scammers looking to prey upon unsuspecting users. Though the app has grown continuously in popularity, Tinder is far …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Seasonal storms are hitting Indiana hard. Many communities have experienced flooding, severe thunderstorms and even tornadoes in recent days, likely causing damage to homes and property. When storms roll through, scammers are not far behind. If your home or property has been damaged, beware of bogus home improvement contractors who may be looking …read more.

The Attorney General’s Office is warning people about a phone scam targeting property taxpayers. Several Marion County residents have reported scam phone calls to the Marion County Treasurer’s Office in which the caller claims to be from the Treasurer’s or Auditor’s Office and tells them that their property will be reviewed by the Court or …read more.

Duke Energy customers are the current target of a bill paying scam in which criminals pose as Duke Energy representatives in attempt to dupe unsuspecting customers into making payments. The scam has surfaced in several different counties across the state. Here’s how the scam works: a Duke Energy customer receives an unsolicited phone call from …read more.

The IRS calling scam is making the rounds through Indiana again. As with past warnings on alleged government representatives calling to threaten immediate jailing for not cooperating with the person calling, please remember to never give personal information to the caller. Such personal information to never give over the phone to an unverified caller would …read more.

Criminals responsible for an international sweepstakes scam are now impersonating the Indiana Attorney General’s Office in attempt to convince victims that their scam is legitimate. The scammers are using a forged seal of the Attorney General’s Office for its letterhead, and have forged the Attorney General’s signature. The Mega Millions International Lottery scam claims to …read more.

Most commonly, impersonators claiming to be NIPSCO employees are calling to inform customers of a delinquent bill and requesting that immediate payment be made to avoid being shut off. If customers are unsure about the legitimacy of any e-mail, phone call, program or offer claiming to be affiliated with NIPSCO, please call NIPSCO’s 24-Hour Customer …read more.

Last evening several customers of Verizon Wireless received a call from (800) 922-012.  If answered, a voice on the other end says there is a credit of $55.00 on the account, and the customer should go to “verizon55.com” to get a credit on next month’s billing. Verizon55.com is not the official website of Verizon Wireless. …read more.

Several recent Internet scams mean that there is a need for increased awareness. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s department and the Better Business Bureau of Indiana are teaming up to inform county residents about a series of scam calls that have been made by someone pretending to be the Internal Revenue Service. One InkFreeNews reader stated …read more.

The following Money Management column is provided jointly by the AICPA and the Indiana CPA Society as part of the CPA profession’s nationwide 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy program. It’s the beginning of the holiday season, a time when family and friends come together to celebrate. The bad news is that this is also when …read more.

Scammers are sure to be out in full force this holiday shopping season. Attorney General Greg Zoeller offers some tips to help protect shoppers from becoming victims of scams or identity theft. When shopping online: Research the online business you plan to purchase from and confirm their physical address and phone number in case you …read more.

By JENNIFER GROTH Director of Communications and Outreach, Indiana Department of Insurance During this open enrollment period, scammers are trying to take advantage of consumers who may have questions or need assistance understanding how to apply for coverage. Indiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Stephen W. Robertson said, “While it is important for Hoosier consumers to …read more.

The FBI reminds shoppers, in advance of the holiday shopping season, to beware of cyber criminals and their aggressive and creative ways to steal money and personal information. Scammers use many techniques to defraud consumers by offering too good to be true deals via phishing emails advertising brand name merchandise, quick money making offers, or …read more.

Warsaw Police Department
 Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 9:26 p.m. Burglary of a dwelling reported at the 300 block of Indiana Street in Warsaw. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 4:09 p.m. Battery reported at the 600 block of Main Street in Warsaw. Winona Lake Police Department
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NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana State Police and the Noble County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men, believed to be a father-son duo, who have been soliciting their paving services and in doing so, allegedly bilked an elderly couple out of thousands of dollars. According to Indiana State …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, June 26, 3:42 p.m. Theft of jewelry and medications reported at the 2400 block of West 250 South in Warsaw. Thursday, June 26, 2:59 p.m. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery at the 200 block of High …read more.

The Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne and the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana are teaming up to remind citizens of the scam circulating in which callers purport to be with the Internal Revenue Service. According to the BBB, consumers are receiving very menacing calls from individuals, who state that they are with the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives are warning citizens of yet another telephone scam attempt to elicit money from citizens in Kosciusko County. The crime initially begins with the alleged suspect calling an individual and claiming that a family member or employee is currently in jail and needs bail money. The caller will then ask …read more.

On April 30, Publishers Clearing House plans to announce one winner’s name who will receive $7,000 a week for life. It’s an opportunity criminals are taking to try and fool PCH sweepstakes fans by utilizing social media and telemarketing with false claims. Elkhart County Sheriff’s deputies are receiving multiple reports now of a phone scam …read more.

A rental scam utilizing craigslist has reared its ugly head once again in central Indiana and the Indiana State Police want to warn the public to be mindful of their dealings. On Feb. 21, a Plainfield resident answered a craigslist posting for a rental home in Noblesville. The interested party inquired if the home was …read more.

What started as an online romance for two separate Bourbon residents has reportedly turned into an international internet scam. According to 1050AM, The Chief, Bourbon Police Chief Bill Martin reported discovering that, seemingly unbeknownst to them, two people from Bourbon had become involved with a scheme to move stolen goods purchased with stolen credit cards. The …read more.

Every year, Better Business Bureau receives thousands of calls and emails from consumers who have been scammed … or from the lucky ones who have dodged scams by being wary. Some scams are widespread, getting a lot of people for small amounts. Others are more narrowly focused, but take people for thousands or tens of thousands of …read more.

The message left on voicemail said a warrant would be issued for his arrest if he did not call back immediately. Unfortunately the caller, who claimed he was a deputy from the Indiana State Police warrant division, didn’t realize that the person he called was an actual detective with the Indiana State Police. It seems …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library is having a consumer protection presentation from the office of the Indiana Attorney General’s office this evening at 6 p.m. in meeting room AB. In the presentation, attendees will learn about the latest scams, techniques and deceptive practices used by fraudsters on the phone, mail or on the computer. Learn how …read more.

According to the Indiana Attorney General’s office, the top complaints received from Indiana residents in 2012 were in regards to used car sales and services as well as Internet scams. Attorney General Greg Zoeller recently released the annual Top 10 consumer complaint categories and consumer tips on how Hoosiers can protect themselves from being ripped …read more.