scams

Ever since the beginning of 2017, my cell phone has been ringing non-stop with scammers. Sometimes it's the "Your car's warranty is about to expire". Sometimes it's "We can lower the interest on your American Express card". I don't have an American Express card. However, these pale in comparison to this dangerous new "Can you hear me?" phone scam.

FamilyTreeNow.com is a site that puts a lot of your personal information in one place, making it easy for scammers - or worse - to find you.

It's that time of year again. Workers across the US will soon receive their W-2's and tax season will be underway. Scammers ramp up their activity during tax season...

We've been notified by SLEMCO representatives, some members are receiving calls demanding a $500 deposit for installation of a "Smart Meter."

The Better Business Bureau is warning Acadiana residents about a company making false claims. You may have noticed blue and white signs around the Lafayette area that say "Erase Bad Credit".

I recently shared an article about a current wave of Phone scamming. It included a video from an IRS representative, explaining how to recognize a scam, and what to do. If someone calls, claiming to be with the IRS, and makes threats, they are NOT legit...

The Secret Sister scam has been circulating on social media sites, claiming that participants will receive up to 36 gifts in exchange for sending one gift valued at $10.