12/10/24
St. Landry Parish Warning Residents of Phone Scam
ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA – St. Landry Parish Government has been alerted to a phone
scam targeting local residents, particularly the elderly, using the Parish Government’s
main phone line as the Caller ID. Scammers are demanding large sums of money under
the threat of arrest.
The first reported incident occurred on Monday, December 9, 2024, when a woman
was told she must pay $7,000 to avoid being arrested in front of her children. In
another case reported today, a second woman was threatened with arrest unless she
paid $20,000. In this instance, the scammers falsely used the name of a Parish
Government officer to make the demand.
“We want to make it very clear: St. Landry Parish Government will never contact
anyone to demand payment of any kind,” said Jessie Bellard, Parish President. “This
scam is not only deceitful but also preys on the most vulnerable members of our
community. We urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious calls
immediately.”
If you or someone you know receives such a call, do not engage with the scammers.
Instead, please report the incident immediately by calling the Parish Government’s
main line at (337) 948-3688.
St. Landry Parish Government is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its
residents. We encourage everyone to remain vigilant and help spread awareness of this
scam.
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