The AARP Louisiana Fraud Watch Network will host a statewide telephone town hall on Thursday, May 28 at 10 a.m. Special guests are FBI Special Agent Stephen Fessel and FBI Assistant Special Agent Jeff Veltri.
AARP Louisiana is offering two sessions at which Bayou Staters can protect themselves from identity theft by shredding up to four boxes of personal documents such as bank statements, canceled checks and receipts.
Holiday shopping season is here, and that presents plenty of opportunities for scammers to spoil your celebrations. They are more than willing to use the joyous mood to get into your wallet. But with a little preparation and vigilance, you can cut down on the threat of becoming a scam victim.