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• Another Georgia resident arrested in bail bond scheme targeting Louisianians, deputies say Play Video

  May 28, 2026 1:23 PM

  FRANKLIN — Deputies arrested a second Georgia resident for her alleged role in scamming Louisianians through phone calls, posing as a fake law enforcement officer and telling victims their loved ones had been arrested. Decharia Keiasha Charmea Johnson, 24, of Woodbury, Georgia, was booked Wednesday into the St. Mary... more »

• Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of investment scam Play Video

  May 24, 2026 1:58 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office warned the public of a scam affecting residents in the parish over the Memorial Day weekend. The sheriff's office said that a significant number of residents in the parish have recently contributed funds to BG WEALTH SHARING, a company previously identified as... more »

• Deputies with West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office warn of bond scam

  May 1, 2026 11:51 AM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warned residents of a scam involving arrests in the parish on Friday. According to deputies, a resident reported receiving a phone call from a person claiming to be Sgt. Roger Davis with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. The... more »

• Georgia man arrested for phone scam targeting Louisiana families with fake arrest story Play Video

  April 30, 2026 12:46 PM

  FRANKLIN — A man from Georgia was arrested for allegedly scamming Louisianians through phone calls, posing as a fake law enforcement officer and telling victims their loved ones had been arrested. Donovan Kobie Baptiste, 22, was arrested in Valdosta, Georgia, on Wednesday. He's charged with bank fraud, fraudulent portrayal... more »

• Louisiana Supreme Court alerts residents to text message scam involving traffic tickets

  April 10, 2026 2:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Supreme Court alerted residents to a text message scam involving traffic tickets on Friday. According to the court, several individuals have received text messages from the "Louisiana Superior Court" claiming that they have an outstanding traffic ticket and must pay a fee or face... more »

• Attorney general's office says text messages about state driving records are fake Play Video

  April 9, 2026 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The state attorney general's office says text messages pertaining to driving records and claiming to be from the Louisiana Department of Justice aren't genuine. The scam text tells recipients they have an unresolved driving record issue and threatens license suspension, vehicle registration freeze and insurance rate... more »

• New Jersey man arrested for scamming Kentwood senior citizen out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in gold Play Video

  April 8, 2026 2:04 PM

  KENTWOOD — A New Jersey man was arrested for scamming an elderly Tangipahoa Parish resident out of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gold, deputies said Wednesday. Nigam Bhatt, 25, was arrested on extortion charges after detectives in Collin County, Texas, contacted Tangipahoa Parish deputies about an investigation... more »

• Secretary of State's Office warns of fraudulent OMV text scam Play Video

  March 19, 2026 2:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Secretary of State's Office issued a warning about an ongoing text scam in which scammers pretend to be from the Office of Motor Vehicles. According to state officials, Louisiana residents may receive a text from someone claiming to be with the OMV. This text... more »

• Baton Rouge City Court says scammers are pretending to be court officials to ask residents for money

  March 18, 2026 11:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Officials at Baton Rouge City Court said Wednesday that they have received an increase in calls from their patrons reporting suspected scam activity. According to the court, individuals are contacting members of the public and identifying themselves as employees of the Baton Rouge City Court. In... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of scammers pretending to be deputies Play Video

  March 13, 2026 1:56 PM

  ADDIS — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warned residents on Friday about a scam involving scammers claiming to be deputies, asking for money. According to deputies, scammers claiming to be with the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office are contacting residents about a missing court date and... more »

• BRPD searching for man accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars Play Video

  February 24, 2026 12:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is attempting to identify a person accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars. According to police, the suspect is believed to have been walking around a home improvement store and asking older male customers about money, showing them large amounts... more »

• Scammer convinces woman to buy several iPhones, cell provider responds to 2 On Your Side Play Video

  January 30, 2026 4:49 PM

  GONZALES — One woman reached out to 2 On Your Side for help after her family member fell for a scam. She was trying to get it resolved, but then found out last week her case wasn't being investigated like she thought it was. Brianna Cooley says it all... more »

• Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam Play Video

  January 18, 2026 2:14 PM

  ASSUMPTION — The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office warned residents of a phone scam taking place in the parish on Sunday. According to the sheriff's office, a person allegedly claiming to be John Stevens, an employee of the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, is calling residents, saying that a relative is... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly scamming Neighbors FCU members out of nearly $160,000 Play Video

  January 15, 2026 2:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested for allegedly stealing a total of more than $158,000 from members of Neighbors Federal Credit Union, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Kerington Briscoe, 29, faces charges of theft over $25,000, bank fraud and illegal transmission of monetary... more »

• Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office warns of mail scam targeting homeowners Play Video

  November 14, 2025 1:08 PM

  ASCENSION - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office warned the public on Friday of a deceptive letter being mailed to homeowners as part of a scam. The letter claims to be from a company called Property Site, located in Bakersfield, Calif., and requests a payment for a "Property Assessment Profile,"... more »

• Woman duped by elaborate banking scam, claims bank didn't help stop scheme in progress Play Video

  October 10, 2025 5:53 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A sophisticated banking scam involving Chase Bank and Zelle has been making headlines for several years. It recently cost one Ascension Parish woman $1,900. Tara Warrior was duped by someone who claimed to be helping her stop a fraudulent payment when, in reality, they were the ones... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office warns people about scammers pretending to be a LPSO detective Play Video

  September 19, 2025 7:43 PM

  LIVINGSTON - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is warning people about scammers pretending to be a LPSO detective. According to LPSO, scammers are telling victims that they have a warrant and the victim needs to pay money to avoid potential jail time. Deputies advise people that sending money to... more »

• Louisiana OMV, State Police officials warn of new text message scam Play Video

  July 25, 2025 12:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Another text message scam that aims to steal personal information and charge unnecessary fees surfaced, Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles warned in a news release Friday. Many Louisiana residents have received a text message claiming they have an "outstanding traffic ticket"... more »

• Better Business Bureau warns of mobile home scam in south Louisiana Play Video

  June 24, 2025 10:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Better Business Bureau is warning customer of a mobile home scam that has already cost one person thousands of dollars. Operating under the name Rose Harvey Mobile Homes, the scammer is using fake pictures of mobile homes, several "very active" Facebook pages and a website... more »

• LaDOTD warns of scammers sending fake toll payment links to residents

  September 23, 2024 4:58 PM

  LEEVILLE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has warned residents of an ongoing scam where scammers are using text messages to falsely represent a tolling agency and make false claims that a toll payment is due. GeauxPass, Louisiana’s statewide toll system, was subject to the nationwide “smishing”... more »

• Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office warns public of 'jury duty' scam where callers pose as deputies Play Video

  July 17, 2024 5:11 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office issued a statement on an ongoing scam going on where the caller poses as a deputy to extort money from victims. According to APSO, individuals present themselves as Ascension Parish deputies and call residents to tell them they missed jury duty. Residents... more »

• Police warns public of scam letter sent to people claiming they owe taxes Play Video

  May 23, 2024 4:50 PM

  HAMMOND - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office warned the public of a scam letter claiming the recipient owes a tax debt. The letter, which states its from "Tax Assessment Securities - Tangipahoa County", tells the recipient that they have not paid a tax and directs them to a number.... more »

• Facebook rental scam traps two men, both out $1,400 Play Video

  July 7, 2023 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two men were swindled out of their hard-earned cash while trying to secure a place to live. They didn't find out about the scam until they ran into one another at the same house they were trying to rent. The house was advertised on Facebook Marketplace.... more »

• Online nanny scam costs college student thousands Play Video

  February 1, 2023 3:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman answered an online ad for a nanny job but it turned out to be a scam. Now she's in debt. Lundin Bellow contacted 2 On Your Side to warn others about the red flags she missed so they don't end up in the same situation.... more »

• Baton Rouge panhandlers caught lying about sick child in roadside charity scam Play Video

  December 16, 2022 3:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - 'Tis the season for giving, but be aware of scammers looking for a quick buck. In one recent case, they've disguised themselves as panhandlers at a busy Baton Rouge intersection. Prior to donating to a charitable cause, make sure you do your research. This week,... more »

• DCFS advises vigilance after 'card skimming' reports

  November 22, 2022 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services on Tuesday advised those receiving certain benefits to take steps to ensure their information is safe and secure. It follows reports of "card skimming" in Sabine Parish. "Skimming" is a way that crooks gather personal data from transactional cards—like... more »

• FEMA disaster fraud catches one woman by surprise, others could be victims Play Video

  October 6, 2021 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fraud follows disasters and Hurricane Ida is no different. Some people are finding out that someone is using their names to sign-up for FEMA disaster assistance. One woman, who does not want to be identified, found out it happened to her when FEMA knocked on her... more »

• BBB Scam Alert: Receive a text with a surprise offer? Don't click that link!

  September 30, 2021 8:22 AM

  The Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Scam Tracker issued a notice Wednesday that there's been an uptick in scammers impersonating well-known companies and offering discounts, some of which are COVID-19 themed. The BBB described the scam as follows: You receive a text message from a large, reputable company. The message... more »

• Nursing home employees allegedly swindled up to $30K out of veteran

  June 16, 2021 7:59 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Three people are facing charges after a military veteran living at a nursing home was defrauded out of as much as $30,000. Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives responded to an unrelated incident at the Legacy Nursing Home when they found the victim’s debit card in another resident’s... more »

• Woman allegedly cashed fraudulent checks while wearing boyfriend's police uniform

  June 9, 2021 3:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was booked into jail after she allegedly cashed stolen checks she got from her friend while dressed in her boyfriend's Baton Rouge Police uniform. Arrest records said Jessika Dixon, 24, cashed a pair of fraudulent checks totaling $1,435 at a convenience store along Lobdell... more »

• BBB Scam Alert: Out-of-the-blue unemployment claim? It's probably fraud

  February 10, 2021 5:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Better Business Bureau of Baton Rouge is alerting citizens to yet another scam that has emerged as a byproduct of the pandemic. In a Tuesday (Feb.9) morning news release, the BBB said, "crooks are taking advantage of increased unemployment to collect benefits in the names... 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 »

• Sheriff's office warns of scam callers impersonating deputies Play Video

  November 17, 2020 6:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - 'Tis the season for scammers to target unsuspecting victims. This week, the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office was made aware of two different scams where someone claimed to be an EBR deputy and demanded money. One audio recording obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit... more »

• Man warns of social security scam after he falls for gimmick Play Video

  November 10, 2020 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Reports to 2 On Your Side about various scam calls are high. One man recently lost some of his social security benefits to a fast-talking thief. A month ago, Kelvin Odell got a call from a number he didn't recognize and answered the phone. The person... more »

• Woman allegedly impersonated prosecutor, dropped charges against herself

  October 27, 2020 2:17 PM

  LITTLETON, NH - A New Hampshire woman is accused of pretending to be a prosecutor and submitting paperwork dropping stalking and drug charges against herself, according to an indictment handed down this month. The New Hampshire Union Leader reports Lisa Landon, 33, was arrested after she allegedly submitted false... more »

• FEMA warns Hurricane Laura survivors to remain on alert for disaster fraud, scams

  October 6, 2020 6:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a warning to the public Monday, advising Louisiana's residents to be on guard against scammers seeking to take advantage of hurricane survivors. FEMA said that after a disaster it's not uncommon for the unscrupulous to pose as official disaster... more »

• Police: NOLA-based company stole children's identities to purchase big-ticket items

  July 2, 2020 8:10 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans-based business is accused of leading an identity theft scam that involved using the stolen identities of more than 100 children to purchase luxury cars and other items. According to The Advocate , 20 people have been arrested in connection with the complex scheme.... more »

• NOLA business touting products for COVID-19 treatment flagged by feds for false advertising

  June 22, 2020 6:12 AM

  The Federal Trade Commission, responsible for eliminating false or misleading information from the U.S. marketplace, has made public a list of warning letters sent to companies suspected of violating the FTC Act , and at least one business on this list may be familiar to south Louisianians . The... more »

• Better Business Bureau warns of new eBay gift card scam

  June 17, 2020 9:28 AM

  The Better Business Bureau of South Central Louisiana is alerting residents about a new online scam involving eBay gift cards. The Bureau issued the warning Tuesday, saying, "A local consumer contacted us saying he was interested in buying a motorhome through eBay. The person selling the motorhome asked the... more »

• Scam Alert: Think twice before sharing your graduation photos on social media

  April 16, 2020 8:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Better Business Bureau of Baton Rouge is warning high school seniors to be careful about how much information they share online. In a Wednesday afternoon press release, the Bureau explained that while sharing graduation pictures online can be fun, it may also leave the graduate... more »

• How to report fraud related to the coronavirus Play Video

  March 26, 2020 6:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Scammers might see a time like the coronavirus crisis as a prime opportunity to prey on people. The United States Department of Justice announced Monday it's making it a top priority to crack down on scams related to the coronavirus. U.S. Attorney for the Middle District... more »

• Better Business Bureau warns consumers about coronavirus scams Play Video

  March 19, 2020 12:16 PM

  South Louisiana - Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry released a video reminding consumers to not give out personal information to individuals selling fake cures and raising money for fake charities. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of South Central Louisiana has issued a warning regarding scams centered around the outbreak... more »

• Scam artist snatches $700 in gift cards after trick fails

  January 10, 2020 9:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A scam artist fled the scene of their operation with $700 in stolen gift cards after a store clerk became suspicious during a conversation of how the individual was going to pay for the cards. The person speaking with the store clerk was attempting to pay... more »

• Door-to-door home alarm sale practices being investigated Play Video

  January 9, 2020 6:58 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - When Cornel Blouin had a knock on his door last November, he never suspected a thing. Now weeks later he says he's discouraged and wishes he was more observant. "They misrepresented themselves," said Blouin. For the last 15 years, Blouin has lived in his Prairieville home... more »

• Traffic citation scam alert

  December 3, 2019 9:43 AM

  WEST BATON ROUGE - The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says scammers are behind a scheme that involves traffic citations, and officials are warning Louisiana residents not to fall for the trick. If you receive a text message like the one below, you should NOT open any links or... more »

• Man accused of failing to finish repairs charged with contractor fraud

  September 5, 2019 6:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Deputies have arrested a man for contractor fraud after taking thousands of dollars and not completing the work. According to authorities, the victim entered a contract with Douglas E Gasmo in October 2016 to complete molding work, painting projects, and Sheetrock installation. The victim went to... more »

• ON YOUR SIDE Warning: Your boss may accidentally give scammers your paycheck

  June 14, 2019 4:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Near-convincing phishing emails are targeting automatic deposits for employee’s salaries and if a payroll department is not careful, the con may work. The IRS warned in December of the direct deposit scam where email accounts are created to mimic an actual employee. Thieves create free email... more »

• Couple on the hook for hundreds of dollars in dog scam Play Video

  April 29, 2019 6:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Buyer beware. A man looking to purchase a puppy online was scammed out of hundreds of dollars. The dog's name was Gracie and she was supposed to be at her new Baton Rouge home by now. Gerald Adams and his wife were searching for a new... more »

• Bill to further protect elderly from telemarketers passes House Play Video

  April 24, 2019 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A bill aimed at fining telemarketers or scammers using a phone, email, or text message to target potential victims passed unanimously at the legislative session Wednesday. It will add more protections for people 65-years and older and/or disabled. It's a story heard often, someone is... more »

• EBR court employee accused of falsifying hundreds of drug tests arrested Play Video

  March 19, 2019 2:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An East Baton Rouge drug court employee who allegedly falsified hundreds of drug tests over the course of four years in exchange for cash was arrested Friday. According to the sheriff's office, Nina Burage is accused of taking money in exchange for warning subjects of their... more »

• Audit: After being denied extra pay, ULS principals set up private aftercare to get school money Play Video

  March 18, 2019 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An investigation from the Legislative Auditor's Office says two high-ranking officials at University Laboratory School took in school funds for themselves after they were denied additional reimbursement for the school's aftercare program. According to the audit, the two principals at ULS, Secondary Principal Frank Rusciano Jr.... more »

• Car wrap scam promising cold hard cash hits Prairieville Play Video

  March 11, 2019 7:00 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A scam promised easy money, and a lot of it, if you were to wrap your car in a company's logo advertising product. But this fake job offer could end up costing you a lot of money. Anthony Bailey came across an offer like this recently and... more »

• Scam calls coming from Georgia prisons; EBRSO warning potential victims Play Video

  January 30, 2019 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has a warning about an outrageous phone scam that people continue to fall for. They say a group called the Ghostface Gangsters are pulling off big heists from behind prison fences and they're targeting people in Baton Rouge. It's... more »

• A tough lesson: woman in debt after loaning card to contractor Play Video

  July 16, 2018 7:23 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A woman is stuck with thousands of dollars in credit card debt after she tells 2 On Your Side she was duped by her contractor. Dianne Glascock says she willingly handed over her Home Depot credit card to Axl Escobar, who was working to repair her... more »

• Scam callers asking for donations to support police program Play Video

  May 4, 2018 6:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police say there are a number of scam callers targeting Louisiana residents. The callers are asking for donations to support law enforcement. LSP says it will never call you to ask for money. "We're never going to cold-call people and ask for money,... more »

• Scam calls threaten people during tax time Play Video

  April 17, 2018 7:15 PM

  DARROW - It's tax day, and some people have been reporting scam calls. The callers claim to be from the IRS and often threaten the person on the other end of the line. Jerry Summers says he was called by multiple numbers nine times in a row. One of... more »

• Facebook scam promises lottery winnings Play Video

  April 10, 2018 7:43 PM

  BAYOU SORREL - A woman is warning others about a Facebook scam that promises big money in exchange for a small fee. Suzette Ganaway says a lot has happened in the last couple of days, and it all started with a Facebook message. As the next few hours unfolded,... 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 »

• Restaurant owner proudly defends serving Popeye's chicken on her menu

  October 19, 2017 2:30 PM

  LONG BEACH, CA - After a Yelp reviewer slammed a southern California restaurant for passing off food from a Louisiana-based fast food chain as its own, the owner has embraced the criticism and hailed the pre-made product. Kimberly Sanchez, the owner of Sweet Dixie Kitchen in Long Beach, California,... more »

• Woman fears rental scam cost her hundreds Play Video

  October 17, 2017 6:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Ads for a new home aren't what they appear. A rental-type scam may have reappeared in Baton Rouge and it's already cost one person $1,500. Jenny Wilson says she's been wrapped up in this scam since May. "He didn't seem like the type of man... 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 »

• EBRSO warning citizens of jury duty phone scam

  September 20, 2017 8:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating a string of phone scams where a caller poses as a Sheriff's Deputy. According to a news release, the victim is told they missed jury duty and can avoid being arrested by paying a fine. The caller then... more »

• Power-hungry thieves target doctor's office in theft of electricity meters Play Video

  June 13, 2017 1:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Less than a day after a WBRZ report highlighted a dangerous theft ring, thieves struck again. Tuesday morning, a doctor's office and another business on Picardy were without power due to thieves stealing the power meter from the panel on the side of the building. Pictures... more »

• With intent to buy moisturizer, woman charged $27,000

  June 9, 2017 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 30 minute trip to the Mall of Louisiana turned into the most expensive shopping experience of one woman's life. Carol Lafitte says last month she walked into Forever Flawless, a luxury skincare company, to purchase moisturizer. It's a product she bought before and says it... more »

• Sheriff's office warns St. Helena residents of IRS payment scam

  June 6, 2017 4:48 PM

  ST. HELENA – The St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office is warning residents of an IRS scam after one man was told to pay more than $10,000. On Monday, the sheriff's office responded to a resident receiving a call from someone who identified himself as an investigator with the IRS.... more »

• Police: contractor arrested again for failing to complete work

  April 12, 2017 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities have once again arrested a man for contractor fraud after the say he failed to complete work that was paid for. The victim says she paid 48-year-old Andrew Darian over $1,000 to complete construction work on her rental property in January. The victim say she... more »

• U.S. Marshals warn of jury duty scam phone calls

  March 30, 2017 5:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The U.S. Marshals Service for the Middle District of Louisiana is warning citizens of a jury duty phone scam. In the scam the caller poses as a U.S. Marshal, Deputy Marshal, or other law enforcement officer and tells the victim that he or she has missed... more »

• Contractor arrested over undone work

  March 18, 2017 1:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE -- A contractor who took $4,000 to remove and replace a flooded air conditioning system was arrested Friday. Laroy Turnipseed Sr. was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on a count of misapplication of payment by a contractor. A woman whose house was flooded told... more »

• BRPD: contractor accused of scamming elderly victim

  March 15, 2017 10:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police detectives have arrested a Denham Springs contractor on multiple fraud charges Wednesday. Police say Andrew Darian was charged with two counts of home improvement fraud, felony theft, misapplication of payment and theft of assets of an aged person. Investigators say two victims,... more »

• Local disabled child's picture stolen, circulating Facebook Play Video

  January 5, 2017 6:42 PM

  AMITE - We see Facebook posts every day encouraging users to "like" "share" or "comment." Most of the time the posts are harmless. Other times they are scams. When Katie Corken was scrolling through her Facebook timeline, she discovered a photo of her son circulating without her permission. The... more »

• Deputies searching for fake online puppy sellers

  January 4, 2017 10:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating two suspects wanted for questioning regarding an online scam. According to the sheriff's office, victims outside of Louisiana reported that they interacted with online sellers to buy puppies. The victims provided money to... more »

• Sheriff warns Assumption residents about Entergy bill scam

  December 30, 2016 12:40 PM

  ASSUMPTION – The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scam that is targeting Entergy customers. The sheriff's office has received complaints about residents being directed to particular businesses to buy "Green Dot" money cards to pay delinquent Entergy bills. Residents are then told to scratch the... more »

• Police: grocery store employees steal $25,000 in refund scam

  November 12, 2016 4:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say three employees at a Baton Rouge grocery store stole more than $25,000 through a return refund scam. According to arrest records, Baton Rouge police officers were called to the Albertson’s Grocery Store on College Drive Friday in reference to employee theft. Store management... more »

• Entergy reminds customers of utility bill scam

  November 9, 2016 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Entergy is reminding its customers to watch out for a utility bill scam. According to Entergy officials, the scam occurs when someone calls and says that a customer's electric bill payment is past due and that service will be disconnected if a payment is not made.... more »