Local police agencies are warning residents about various scams hitting the area.
Continue readingDon’t Fall for COVID-19 Scams
The panic of residents surrounding a health threat can lead to attempts by scammers to swindle vulnerable residents out of money.
Continue readingIndiana State Police Issue Warning About Common Scams Going Around
Recently, the Indiana State Police Bremen Post has been contacted on an almost daily basis by concerned citizens that have almost become victims of scams or individuals who had loved ones that were scammed.
In response to the frequent calls, ISP Bremen Post Public Information Officer Ted Bohner issued a press release stating that is important for everyone to talk to their family about these phone scams and to have a plan in place if a scammer calls you or someone you love.
Continue readingFacebook Malware – Think Before You Click That Link
Unwanted game requests from acquaintances aren’t the only things you have to worry about as a Facebook user these days. One pesky concern is Malware. Malware is an umbrella term used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile or intrusive software. In attempt to steal personal information from your Facebook account deceitful tagging is utilized. Continue reading
Keep Yourself Safe from Scams
A local woman recently reported to police that she received some suspicious text messages from a place claiming to be the federal court asking for money to keep her out of jail. After looking into the legitimacy of the claims she deciphered it was a scam. Other scams have also been reported, one being a claim that the recipient had won a monetary prize but needed to send cash in order to obtain the money. The other was someone claiming to be from the IRS threatening to put the person in jail due to back taxes owed in the amount of over $5,000. Do not respond to these or any thing similar, they are scams! Continue reading
