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.

Immediately upon answer you are asked a simple routine question "Can you hear me?" and without thinking you respond, "Yes". Unfortunately, if this sounds familiar you have more than likely been a victim of the 'Say Yes' scam.

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.

If you have any questions about interacting with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, you can call 337-232-9211.

The message was a simple "Can I call you?"; that's all it said.

Entergy is reporting a phone scam involving a demand for immediate payment has been reported again in South Louisiana.

The scammer alleges there is a warrant out for your arrest and it can be cleared by making a payment over the phone. Here's why that won't work.

Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana has seen an uptick in calls from consumers regarding an employment opportunity involving wrapping your car

The Social Security Administration is warning citizens in the Acadiana area about a Social Security scam in progress now. Most scam calls are coming from (866) 705-8406 and (888) 485-9383 but could be coming from others as well.

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.

This scam preys on the love that grandparents have for their grandkids. It has surfaced in Acadiana.

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

A work at home scam promising thousands of dollars in income has made an appearance in South Louisiana.

The Better Business Bureau is warning of yet another phone scam targeting the elderly in Acadiana.

If you have been a victim of this, or if someone like this called you, please call 337-828-1960.

The details of this phone scam are actually pretty hilarious unless you've fallen for it.

The Better Business Bureau warns of a new twist on an old phone scam.