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With Christmas coming up this week, many might still be waiting on packages to come in. That being said, scammers are trying to cash in on that with a series of scams throughout Indiana.

If you are receiving a lot of fishy text messages, don't worry...you're not alone. One in particular is on the rise in the Hoosier State that you need to be aware of.

It sounds like a slang word your teen might use, but it is actually another way for hackers to get your information.

It's always a good idea to let a call from a number you don't recognize go to voicemail, with the thought being that if the call is truly important, the caller will leave you a message explaining what they want.

Many people are selling their tickets online, and you need to be very cautious when purchasing tickets from strangers.

Officials with Animal Control in Evansville are concerned about this deceptive activity to try and take advantage of pet owners.

The Donut Bank Bakery is warning customers about a fake Facebook profile claiming to be theirs and offering prizes that don't exist.

The calls come from an EPD Administration number and claim the potential victim either has been selected for jury duty, owes money, or has a warrant out for their arrest.

Individuals are posing as landlords and property owners and attempting to sell or rent properties that aren't available.

As much as we'd love to randomly hand out $1,000 to fans of our Facebook page, we are not.

Evansville, Indiana police, along with the Better Business Bureau, are warning of two different scams - one involving phone calls and one using business emails.

The text claims the USPS has a package it can't deliver to you.