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• Man shot and killed while trying to buy car in Texas neighborhood

  June 14, 2021 2:22 PM

  HOUSTON - A Texas man was shot to death after he met up with two men who were supposed to sell him a car. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday afternoon Kelvin Shepard, 20, and his friend went to a Houston neighborhood to look at the vehicle. KTRK... more »

• WBRZ viewers rally to help woman who lost $1,500 to rental scam just before Christmas Play Video

  December 17, 2020 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A person caught up in a rental scam received some much-needed help after 2 On Your Side shared her story . Some viewers saw WBRZ's story with Genell Smalls and wanted to help out after she was taken advantage of. "Food-wise it's affected us a lot,... more »

• Woman falls victim to Craigslist rental scam, warns others about phony house listings Play Video

  December 3, 2020 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman who put her trust in a guy she found on Craigslist is now out $1,500. Genell Smalls says she had been saving up to move her family of six to a nicer neighborhood, but instead was scammed and is now in a bit of... more »

• Scam targeting job seeker costs woman thousands

  September 26, 2017 7:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There's another scam to be aware of, this one targeting job hunters. A woman in Baton Rouge says she was victim to this and is out about $2,500 after depositing a check that turned out to be fraudulent. Sheena Daniels doesn't want anyone else to go... more »

• Craigslist sale too good to be true, warning to others Play Video

  November 2, 2016 6:30 PM

  ST. AMANT - There's a warning to watch out for online scams, especially ahead of the holidays. One man says his Craigslist ad produced a result that was too good to be true. John Ballard called 2 On Your Side to help others avoid becoming a victim. He put... more »

• Craigslist spoof lists NOLA sinkhole as rental property

  May 4, 2016 9:42 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - With rents around the country through the roof, a Craigslist New Orleans user has decided to have a bit of fun by posting a listing for Canal Street’s recently opened sinkhole. The listing jokes that the sinkhole is now available for short or long term AirBnB... more »

• Slidell Police bust Craigslist thief

  November 9, 2015 11:44 AM

  SLIDELL - A woman in Slidell was busted by an undercover police officer after she tried to sell a stolen cell phone on Craigslist last weekend. 19-year-old India Carmouche was booked on charges of possession of stolen property and resisting an officer Sunday. Carmouche came into possession of... more »

• Safe area provided for people selling, buying from online venues Play Video

  August 19, 2015 11:14 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - There's a safe spot for people to buy or sell items from Craigslist or other online venues. The Denham Springs Police Department parking lot and lobby will serve as a safe spot, 24/7. Mayor Gerard Landry says Denham Springs has joined other cities that offer its... more »