Scams

Consumer Alert: Hoosiers should consider deleting 23andMe accounts to protect personal data, Attorney General Todd Rokita warns

With the genetic testing company 23andMe filing for bankruptcy, Hoosiers should consider deleting their accounts to protect their personal information, Attorney General Todd Rokita warned today. “This is a company that holds very sensitive information pertaining to the individuals who use its services,” Attorney General Rokita said. “This data could be considered an asset to […]

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Hoosier Consumer Alert: Don’t fall victim to ‘smishing’ toll road texts claiming you owe money

Hoosiers statewide — like our peers across the U.S. — have seen texts pop up on their phones in recent months warning of unpaid fees from toll roads. In most cases, warns Attorney General Todd Rokita, the texts come from scammers which Indiana Toll Road label as SMS Phishing or “smishing” […]

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Don’t Trust Scam Callers Saying Your Computer is Infected with a Virus

Have you ever received a call from someone claiming to be from a tech support company, warning you that your computer is infected with a virus? They may ask you to download a remote access tool to allow them to fix the problem, or even request your credit card information […]

Scams

Attorney General Todd Rokita reminds Hoosiers to use caution to avoid winter scams

News Release Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to avoid winter scams as the temperature drops and homes require inevitable weather-related repairs. “Scammers don’t hibernate in the winter, and they’re counting on you to be the next target of a winter weather scam,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Hoosiers can protect themselves and their hard-earned money by asking the right questions and doing their research […]

Scams

Consumers beware of fraudulent Taylor Swift tickets (Attorney General Rokita’s version)

With Taylor Swift coming to Indianapolis this weekend, Attorney General Todd Rokita is reminding Swifties that scammers know “All Too Well” how to take advantage of fans and concertgoers. “I know Hoosiers look forward to seeing their favorite artists in concert, especially someone as big as Taylor Swift,” Attorney General […]