General Landry: Caller ID spoofing, which is the practice of changing the caller ID to any number other than the one actually calling, is on the uptick in Louisiana.

General Landry: As a veteran, I joined many of our nation's finest to protect our rights and freedoms. And as Attorney General, I will continue doing all that I legally can to protect the military community from criminals targeting them with scams.

General Landry: It is imperative that parents and guardians be extra vigilant and take the appropriate precautions to make certain your child remains out of harm’s way.

General Landry: For the safety of our State’s youth, I encourage everyone to heed notice of these recalls and their remedies.

General Landry: With the Internet touching virtually all aspects of people’s lives, we want to especially provide tools and resources to stay safe online.

General Landry: Taking precautions and knowing the appropriate steps to make in the event of a data breach could prevent you from falling victim to fraudsters.

General Landry: Tips of disaster fraud should be reported to the National Center for Disaster Fraud at 866-720-5721. The line is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

General Landry: I strongly encourage consumers who suspect price gouging to contact their local law enforcement agencies.

General Landry: In the aftermath of a natural disaster, it is important for consumers to be aware of the warning signs of a flood-damaged vehicle.

General Landry: In order to help ensure the well-being of all Louisiana children, I urge parents and guardians to take a brief moment to learn about these recalled products.

General Landry: Despite a promotion’s assertion, settlement funds obtained through the MSA are not available to individuals.

General Landry: It is important that people know, understand, and follow all firework laws and directions in order to keep themselves and those around them safe.

General Landry: Understanding how to spot and stop door-to-door scam artists can protect consumers from becoming fraud victims.

General Landry: My Public Protection Division works tirelessly to ensure companies that deceive Louisiana consumers are held accountable for their actions. This resolution does just that and should serve as a reminder for those doing business in our State to follow manufacturing safety standards.

General Landry: Fraud awareness should be included in every consumer’s emergency preparedness plans.

General Landry: People should avoid pirate websites for multiple reasons, but protection from malware is a critical one.

General Landry: I will bring to justice those who abuse and defraud our hard-working taxpayers.

General Landry: It is important to remember that legitimate officials from government agencies like the IRS will never call asking for personal information.

General Landry: We challenge citizens to use this annual awareness week as a time to work together and share information to help others protect their privacy, manage their finances, and avoid scams.

General Landry: It is important to remember to be safe and use good judgment while catching beads, eating king cake, and spending time with friends.