Fraud Alerts Archives - Indiana Private Investigators

Important things to be aware of to keep your self safe and avoid being a victim. Online and internet scams have grown in complexity, yet they all are just trying trying to take you money.

6 02, 2018

SIM Hijacking, social engineered theft, your phone is the cornerstone of your life and the keystone for 2-step authentication.
SIM Hijacking, social engineered theft, your phone is the cornerstone of your life and the keystone for 2-step authentication.

SIM Hijacking, social engineered theft, your phone is the cornerstone of your life and the keystone for 2-step authentication.

By Sys Adm|2020-05-18T11:41:56-04:00February 6th, 2018|Cellular Forensics, Fraud Alerts, Indiana Private Investigations, Indianapolis Private detective, Indianapolis private Investigator, Phone Forensics, Scams|0 Comments

We have had a couple of these cases where a small business was using a cellular line for business and through social engineering a hacker was able to get access to the phone line and diverted it. Which in turn led to multiple other data breeches within this company's digital operations. The phone is the [...]

20 12, 2017

Yet an another Credit Card Skimmer

By Sys Adm|2020-06-24T11:59:01-04:00December 20th, 2017|Fraud Alerts, Indiana Private Investigations, Scams|0 Comments

" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http:// We recommend using 1 dedicated credit card for Gas purchase so you can isolate the potential loss and be aware of any NON GAS type purchases. Don't use a DEBIT card, as it will cause you headache and time dealing with a bank to prevent your checking or savings from being [...]

24 05, 2017

Online Frauds and Various Scams

By Sys Adm|2020-05-18T12:19:29-04:00May 24th, 2017|Bluffton Private Investigator, Carmel Private investigations, Carmel Private Investigators, Decatur Private Detective, Fishers Private Investigators, Fort Wayne Private Detective, Fraud Alerts, Huntington Investigator, Indiana Private Investigations, Indianapolis Private detective, Indianapolis private Investigator, Scams, Zionsville Private investigator|0 Comments

How do I protect my self from online scams and frauds? How do i know of it is really the company that they say they are? 1. Did you call them or did they call you? 2. Was the number you called one that was given to you in an email or voicemail? or did [...]

17 05, 2017

Phishing BANK SCAM from Chase
Phishing BANK SCAM from Chase

Phishing BANK SCAM from Chase

By Sys Adm|2020-05-18T12:23:44-04:00May 17th, 2017|Fraud Alerts, Scams|0 Comments

This is not from Chase, it just happens to be using their name. DONT DO IT! Don't be a ID theft victim It is a very realistic looking email. Except. 1. i have my outlook display the ACTUAL email address along with the provided name. 2. I dont have this email registered with [...]

3 02, 2017

Email scam FED EX home delivery

By Sys Adm|2020-05-18T12:11:22-04:00February 3rd, 2017|Fraud Alerts, Indiana Private Investigations, Private Investigator Services|0 Comments

Hey just a quick blurb about a spam email we have come across that actually made us look twice and thing about clicking on it... It appears to be from FED EX home delivery about a delivery except where a package could not be delivered.. ALERT... do NOT do it. DO NOT CLICK on that [...]

22 01, 2017

Sextortion scam
Sextortion scam

Sextortion scam

By Sys Adm|2020-05-18T11:57:07-04:00January 22nd, 2017|Fraud Alerts, Indiana Private Investigations, Scams|0 Comments

Here is a common ongoing extortion scam on the internet. You get a random like or swipe, or poke from any dating app or instant chat app on your phone. For what ever reason, you find it a good idea to send a naked picture of your self to an unknown person. The next thing [...]

12 01, 2017

Rental Property Scams
Rental Property Scams

Rental Property Scams

By Sys Adm|2020-05-18T11:57:48-04:00January 12th, 2017|Bluffton Private Investigator, Carmel Private investigations, Decatur Private Detective, Fishers Private Investigators, Fort Wayne Private Detective, Fraud Alerts, Huntington Investigator, Indiana Private Investigations, Indianapolis Private detective, Scams, Zionsville Private investigator|0 Comments

I have had another client contact us to help with a property rental scam. They are everywhere, be careful. Thanks goodness they didn't pay any money and called us. How do I prevent property rental scam? Here are some pointers to stop you from being a victim of these rental scams. They are all very [...]

10 10, 2016

How much does a private investigator cost?
How much does a private investigator cost?

How much does a private investigator cost?

By Budenz Investigations|2016-12-22T14:22:19-05:00October 10th, 2016|Carmel Private investigations, Cheating Spouse, Child Custody, Court Papers Service, Covert Surveillance, Criminal Defense, Fishers Private Investigators, Fort Wayne Private Detective, Fraud Alerts, Indiana Private Investigations, Indianapolis Private detective, Private Investigator Services, Skip Tracing, Surveillance, Zionsville Private investigator|0 Comments

It varies This rate is dependent upon the area in which you live. A with any service, call and talk to a couple companies. See if they offer different solutions, or have a different thought on how to accomplish and actually close your case. Here are some hints that we have talked about before Make [...]

4 10, 2016

Rental Fraud
Rental Fraud

Rental Fraud

By Budenz Investigations|2017-05-03T16:31:44-04:00October 4th, 2016|Carmel Private investigations, Fishers Private Investigators, Fort Wayne Private Detective, Fraud Alerts, Indiana Private Investigations, Indianapolis Private detective, Scams, Zionsville Private investigator|0 Comments

Nothing New, we have posted similar variations to this scam before. Don't be a victim. If it is too good to be true it probably is. NEVER send money or rent via wire, Western Union, PayPal, Walmart money gram, etc.. There is NO PROTECTION FOR YOU. INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indianapolis couple lost hundreds of dollars [...]

30 08, 2016

What is an internal credit card Skimmer?
What is an internal credit card Skimmer?

What is an internal credit card Skimmer?

By Budenz Investigations|2020-05-18T12:07:32-04:00August 30th, 2016|Bluffton Private Investigator, Carmel Private investigations, Decatur Private Detective, Fishers Private Investigators, Fort Wayne Private Detective, Fraud Alerts, Huntington Investigator, Indiana Private Investigations, Indianapolis Private detective, Scams, Zionsville Private investigator|0 Comments

INTERNAL CREDIT CARD SKIMMERS. These are now the trend and impossible to detect by consumer unless there is a security seal on the pump itself. They are installed behind the locked maintenance panel, and thieves need to have a key or pick the lock. The Security seals shown in pictures below are just example, but [...]

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