scams

Louisiana residents might not write as many checks as they used to but for those few you do write there are precautions you might want to consider.

The bad guys have figured out a new way to reach out and interrupt your life. Here's what you need to know to avoid smishing scams in Louisiana.

A Louisiana police officer is warning the public to be extra vigilant after he received a video on Facebook Messenger from his brother-in-law asking him for $250. The video was a deep fake AI scam. Facebook Deep Fake AI Scam Sergeant Vernon O’Quinn with the Fenton Police Department is warning the public to stay extra vigilant when it comes to Facebook scams. O...

A woman who scanned a QR code in a Downtown Lafayette parking lot says she received a $788 charge to Walmart after doing so.

Proceed with caution when buying goods on social media because the Better Business Bureau has been hearing plenty of complaints.

Louisiana residents are urged to use caution when placing a wager on the NCAA Basketball Tournaments. Here's what you should be on the lookout for.

Louisiana is the most robocalled state in the union, per capita. Two cities, in particular, appear to be targeted more than any others.

Be hesitant to respond to text messages if you are not sure where they are really coming from.

Have you or someone you know received a text from someone you know that reads "Look who just died" along with a link to an obituary? Don't click on it, and here's why...

A study has revealed that 35% of Louisiana's population is six times more likely to be targeted for a scam. You might be surprised who makes up that 35%.

Lafayette Utility System (LUS) is warning customers about a potential scam involving their utility bills.

It happened to me today. Within 5 minutes of posting my boat for sale, I had just as many Facebook messages asking if the item was available.

If you get a call from a law enforcement person wanting money because you have a warrant, it's not true.

When you round up your change at the register are you really helping a charity or are you helping a large corporation avoid paying taxes?

Here are some scams that Lafayette residents should be aware of.

Anyone can look at the Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker to see what kinds of problems are being reported in our area.

Ever had an Amazon package show up at your house addressed to you but you never ordered it?

Scammers are preying on worried Louisiana parents and cash strapped students in their latest attempts to get your money.

it takes plenty of courage to tell your stories so that others don't get victimized.

Don't open links from suspicious senders — or from yourself, apparently.