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29 08, 2016

Have you met someone at a dating website?

By Budenz Investigations|2020-05-18T12:10:49-04:00August 29th, 2016|Fraud Alerts, Indiana Private Investigations, Private Investigator Services, Relationships, Scams|0 Comments

Newly single for whatever reason? Tipping the toes into the online dating pool or even doing it the old fashion way? Not quit sure if that person you are chatting with is real. (Think back to the Holly Madison scandal where it was found that a computer was talking dirty with people) The stories of [...]

26 08, 2016

Debit or Credit Card Scam

By Budenz Investigations|2017-05-03T16:31:46-04:00August 26th, 2016|Fraud Alerts, Scams|0 Comments

Have you received a random phone call mostly on your cell phone with a recorded announcement that your debit card account and pin number have been compromised. They then ask you to press a button to request new PIN code. They will then ask you for you card number!! WOW 1. Don't do anything over [...]

27 01, 2016

Data Breach due to Your Careless Behaviors
Data Breach due to Your Careless Behaviors

Data Breach due to Your Careless Behaviors

By Budenz Investigations|2017-05-03T16:31:46-04:00January 27th, 2016|Fraud Alerts, Phone Forensics, Private Investigator Services, Scams|0 Comments

How often do you upgrade your electronic device? I'm talking about ANYTHING, not just a computer. IPods, Ipads, MP3 players, Phones, Tablets. For this discussion lets call Personal Electronics anything that connects to a computer or the internet, anything that stores data on it. Pre-Example: MY son has an Old Zune Mp3 player, I had [...]

11 01, 2016

Verizon Phone Support Scam (aka Zeus Trojan)
Verizon Phone Support Scam (aka Zeus Trojan)

Verizon Phone Support Scam (aka Zeus Trojan)

By Budenz Investigations|2016-10-09T08:50:05-04:00January 11th, 2016|Covert Surveillance, Fraud Alerts, Indiana Private Investigations, Scams|0 Comments

You hope to get help with your cell phone by getting on the internet and searching for a tech support contact number for your cell phone carrier. Except you unknowing have contacted a hacker directly. You call the listed number online, They will put you on hold and make you wait just like a real [...]

27 08, 2015

Craig list purchase scam

By Budenz Investigations|2017-05-03T16:31:47-04:00August 27th, 2015|Fraud Alerts, Scams|0 Comments

There are SOOO many scams on Craig's list now, from buying to selling, to simply robbing you when you go for an exchange. I have seen this grow since Craig's list and other older electronic bulletin board and community eboards first came about. An elderly but not "senior citizen" friend approached me with this problem. [...]

21 08, 2015

Hi this is Microsoft calling (SCAM ALERT)
Hi this is Microsoft calling (SCAM ALERT)

Hi this is Microsoft calling (SCAM ALERT)

By Budenz Investigations|2017-05-03T16:31:47-04:00August 21st, 2015|Fraud Alerts, Scams|0 Comments

MICROSOFT CALLING How many have received a call from someone with English as second language claiming to be from Microsoft support? Now with the flood of IT support jobs LEAVING the USA, it is easily believable simply based on lack of English skills, but really,, Microsoft is calling you... have you [...]

15 05, 2015

Rental Property Fraud
Rental Property Fraud

Rental Property Fraud

By Budenz Investigations|2017-05-03T16:31:47-04:00May 15th, 2015|Fraud Alerts, Scams|0 Comments

Rental Fraud We are not going to post the steps to this scam, but here are the RED FLAGS to watch for. 1. Payment through money gram type service. 2. Prefer email over phone conversation. That email will appear to be the same name as the ACTUAL owner of property. 3. Claim to have moved [...]

24 04, 2014

BEWARE – Bank Card Scam
BEWARE – Bank Card Scam

BEWARE – Bank Card Scam

By Budenz Investigations|2017-05-03T16:31:48-04:00April 24th, 2014|Bluffton Private Investigator, 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

Cell Phone Scam Indiana family warns others of cell phone bank scam - 13 WTHR Indianapolis http://www.wthr.com/story/25302275/2014/04/21/indiana-family-warns-others-of-cell-phone-bank-scam Updated: Apr 22, 2014 1:51 PM By Steve Jefferson - bio | email NOBLESVILLE - Telephone scams are not just for your home phone any more. Now, cell phone owners are getting calls about so-called [...]