phone scam

One of the more recent scams in Louisiana involves an official-looking text with a legitimate-looking website.

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Louisiana consumers to not answer calls from ten specific area codes from around the globe. Here's what to avoid.

Scammers can make it appear like they are calling from a police department, but don't believe it.

Scammers are using text messages to target South Louisiana customers of Amazon and PayPal. Here's how to spot the bad guys quickly.

If you get a phone call telling you that you've just won a new car, don't be so quick to run and grab your wallet because you can't afford this kind of free car.

The past couple of days a lot of people have reported getting telephone calls from area code 676. Here's why you shouldn't answer or call back.

The online profile in question has been showing up on dating and social media sites across South Louisiana.

Entergy of Louisiana is warning their customers to be advised of a scam that criminals are attempting right here in SWLA.

Carmen Million, with the Better Business Bureau is warning residents of a phone scam being used in the Lake Area. The latest scam involves calling people and telling them they are going to be arrested unless they pay their taxes. It's called 'spoofing' and here's the truth behind such phone calls.