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