Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but it’s also a time to honor those who have lost their lives for our country.

Rick Walz of the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana says scammers take advantage of this time of year to target military families.

The BBB has a number of examples of what to watch for, tips on how to avoid being scammed, and more at BBB.org/military.

Click below to hear our in-depth conversation with Walz and find out how to avoid these pitfalls.