Tips to avoid being a victim of phone scam

Published 10:00 am Friday, February 15, 2019

The New Iberia Police Department has received several complaints concerning possible phone scams being attempted.

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We would like to remind all residents to be suspicious of any telephone calls claiming they have won money or any other prizes. They should not give out any personal or financial information to anyone over the phone. If you have been the victim of a scam, contact the Police Department as soon as possible.

If you have any information about this crime or know the identity of those involved, call Crime Stoppers at 364-TIPS or visit www.P3tips.com.

Telephone calls and website tips remain anonymous and you could earn a cash reward up to $1,000.

Iberia Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week appears weekly in The Daily Iberian.