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• Phony boat salesman scammed Louisiana residents out of $83K

  July 6, 2022 1:59 PM

  Deputies arrested a man suspected of scamming multiple Louisiana residents who were trying to buy boats online. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said at least two people in the area fell into the trap set up by Modestas Grublys, a Lithuanian national who went by the false name... 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 »

• As Amazon Prime Day begins, BBB issues warning regarding online shopping scams

  June 21, 2021 9:35 AM

  Amazon's biggest sale event of the year is in full swing Monday, as Amazon Prime Day 2021 kicks off. Online shoppers are invited to scour the website to find savings on thousands of products from top brands from Monday, June 21 until Tuesday, June 22. But as consumers... more »

• BBB Scam Alert: As holiday shopping fairs go virtual, scammers cash in

  November 19, 2020 7:31 AM

  While consumers across the US prepare for the holiday shopping season, criminals who prey on online shoppers are adapting their scams accordingly. According to The Better Business Bureau (BBB), with the pandemic limiting in-person events, many local popup holiday markets and craft fairs have moved online. Unfortunately, the BBB... 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 »

• 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 »

• State gov warns Louisiana taxpayers about online COVID-19 stimulus scams

  March 31, 2020 5:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The federal government is preparing to distribute economic stimulus funds to most Americans in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, but as this happens it's likely that scam artists will attempt to steal money from taxpayers. The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is warning taxpayers... 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 »

• Scammers target victims claiming they missed federal jury duty Play Video

  December 3, 2019 4:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Middle District of Louisiana updated their website Tuesday with information about jury duty scams after a woman in Baton Rouge claims she almost fell for the trick. The woman said she's not naive or easily taken for a ride. "I received an odd call yesterday saying... more »

• Scammers target judge in Livingston Parish with counterfeit check Play Video

  February 25, 2019 6:36 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS- If it sounds too good to be true, chances are it probably is. There's a lot of wisdom to that old phrase and one that Judge Jerry Denton took seriously. It all started earlier this month when he received suspicious text messages on his cell phone. The person... more »