scam alert

The FBI has identified five common scams prevalent in Louisiana, urging citizens to be informed and alert.

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.

One of the favorite membership-based big box stores in Louisiana and Texas is warning its shoppers about online scams that could cost them a lot of money if they aren't careful.

It never fails. There are always jerks out there that would rather steal your money instead of earning their own. The Shreveport Police Department is alerting residents about recent scammer activity in our area.

Further Investigation into this matter revealed that Eric Loud (8-17-2000) was also involved in an additional 58 counts of Identity Theft.