scam alert

One of the favorite membership-based big box stores in Louisiana and Texas is warning its shoppers about online scams that could cost them a lot of money if they aren't careful.

The FBI New Orleans Division warns of cyber criminals targeting shoppers hoping to take advantage of online bargains and hard to find gift items for the holidays.

Police are trying to find Chastity Touchet. It seems that Ms. Touchet is has been accused of taking money for tree removal then making herself scarce. Also suspected in this tree removal scam is a company by the name of Daniel's Tree Care. If you are approached to have tree removal or any kind of work done on your trees, contact the BBB. They have a list of safety checks you should make on any com

Next time your phone rings and you don't recognize the number of the caller, you might want to wait and see if they leave a message. there's a relatively new scam out there and it's called 'Caller ID Spoofing.' Here's how it works and some advice from The Better Business Bureau.

Is there anyone lower on the food chain than low lifes  trying to con people into donating to a fake charity following a tragedy like the one in Aurora, Colorado? It’s been just over a week since a dozen people were killed and 58 others were injured at a late-night showing of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colorado, and already there are con men working to make your money their money by claimi