scams

A scam targeting your Social Security Number is going around the area. Here's how you can beat the bad guys.

An overhyped sports apparel company has been given a failing grade by the Better Business Bureau. Just like on the court Big Baller Brand fails to deliver.

Don't let your haste to secure one final Summer getaway wind up costing you more in the long run.

LUS Fiber warns not to fall for a scam that says the community-owned business is in the process of being acquired.

I just went on this site to try it out and it had more information about me than I'm comfortable with.

Anyone with information about skimming scams should contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 232-TIPS(8477).

Louisiana police have announced they have arrested notorious email scammer the "Nigerian prince". I can't tell you how incredibly happy this news makes me.

A cybersecurity breach at a one of the three major credit monitoring companies has exposed 143 million people to identity theft. Find out if you're one of them.

If you are not sure who is contacting you, then hang up the phone.

The bad guys always seem to be one step ahead of the good guys when it comes to stealing your money.

We work hard for money, and the last thing we need is some lazy scam artists taking it from us. Call blocking specialists CPR Call Blocker has just released their "Top Five US Telephone Scams" to help keep you and your family's money safe from scammers.

While the social network constantly works to strengthen its’ security features, it's still important to know what to do in case your account is compromised.

We've been notified by SLEMCO representatives, some members are receiving calls demanding a $500 deposit for installation of a "Smart Meter."

Law enforcement officials warn Acadiana citizens of tax-season phone scams.

The old rule proves true most of the time: 'if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isnt.'

The Secret Sister scam has been circulating on social media sites, claiming that participants will receive up to 36 gifts in exchange for sending one gift valued at $10.

Scammers threaten to terminate utility services unless their victims make payments via a "1-800" number.

When there is a big time game you can bet there is an opportunity for big time fraud. The Louisiana Attorney General's office wants you to be smart in your ticket buying decisions.

Former LSU basketball star Collis Temple, Jr. is at the center of a strange loan scam going around, but he has absolutely nothing to with it.

Beware! There’s fake currency that is in circulation in at least one parish in Louisiana.