Scam

If you get a call from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office in Texas claiming that you owe them money, hang up immediately.

A few folks in Caddo Parish have fallen prey to a scam making the rounds.

Con artists are sending text messages that appear to be coming from FedEx, but they are not.

Numerous fraudulent texts have gone out across the country informing people that they have been selected for a military draft.

Well, it looks like the people responsible are getting sneakier, and the scam has now made its way into our area.

The cycle continues and you’re left with buying and shipping gifts for unknown individuals, in hopes that the favor is reciprocated by receiving the promised number of gifts in return.

Parents, do you think that the "real" Blippi not attending the national tour is considered a scam? Let us know in the comments below.

You could be making yourself a target for cyber-criminals who want to launder their ill-gotten gains.

These deliveries may be part of a scam.

The scammers tell potential victims they have missed jury service and are now subject to a fine. A fine they will gladly take payment for over the phone. Don't do it.

Did you receive a call like this?

The scammers have reportedly been able to "spoof" the number so that it looks like the call is coming from your loved one's phone.