Tagged News

• Woman staying at shelter unsure of identity, searching for family Play Video

  January 4, 2024 2:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - She isn't sure who she is or where she came from. People have tried to help her, but so far nothing has provided answers to her questions. One woman is on a quest to help her and contacted 2 On Your Side hoping someone might recognize the... more »

• Fraud claim not investigated, furloughed worker left puzzled as to why Play Video

  November 12, 2020 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In July, Drew Enlund learned he had become a victim of identity theft and a fraudulent claim for unemployment benefits was filed under his name and social security number. "The CFO of my organization contacted me and asked if I had applied for unemployment insurance, and... more »

• Catfishing schemes and what to look out for Play Video

  November 2, 2017 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's a scam that involves tricking someone into a relationship online for financial gain. "They're looking for money," said Donna Hoven. "They make their living this way by stealing money from innocent people." Catfishing is when online predators pretend to be someone else and hide... more »

• LSU doctoral student helps crack Baby Doe case Play Video

  September 28, 2015 10:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An LSU doctoral candidate helped investigators crack a case that got a mom and her husband thrown in jail for murder. Geology and geophysics doctoral student Shannon Ferguson says pollen helped police identify where the body of a two-year-old child came from. Baby Doe was... more »