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Sheriff, DA clamping down on unscrupulous contractors

Crystal Stevenson “Any time you have a disaster, there’s no question that people are going to be taken ... Read more

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Consumers urged to protect themselves against fraudulent contractors

Special to the American Press The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors urges consumers to protect themselves from ... Read more

Crime Brief

CPSO arrests Vinton woman on bank fraud and 6 counts identity theft

News Release Lake Charles — On December 19, 2019 Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives received a call from ... Read more

Editorials

Beware of charity fraud

The American Press The Federal Trade Commission, National Association of State Charities officials, and state charities regulators across ... Read more

Crime Brief

Identity Theft arrest

News Release Arrested Moreau Jefferson Davis Sheriff’s office received a complaint on September 24, 2018 of fraudulent use ... Read more

Crime

Former office manager sentenced for embezzling from employer

A woman who was the former office manager of a company in Cameron Parish was sentenced this week ... Read more

Local News

Local BBB offers tips to spot scams

Beat the scammers graphicBoomers & Beyond {{tncms-inline alignment="left" content="<p>• At 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, BBB Southwest Louisiana will ... Read more

Editorials

Auditor notes fraud fund deficiencies

The American Press <p class="p1">Medicaid fraud is an ongoing problem for the state, and the Medical Assistance Programs ... Read more

Editorials

Learn how to spot potential tech scams

The American Press The Federal Trade Commission recently warned consumers to beware of a high-tech scam that could ... Read more

Crime Brief

Sheriff Mancuso Warns Citizens of Local Scam Against Businesses

News Release <p>MICHAEL DERRICK</p><a href="mailto:news@americanpress.com"> Special to American Press </a> <blockquote><div lang="EN-US" xml_lang="EN-US"><div class="x_WordSection1"><div><span>Lake Charles, LA –</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>Sheriff Tony ... Read more