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Sketchers agrees to pay $40 million for deceptive claims

By Erika Edwards - Reporter
If you're one of the many women who bought Sketchers to achieve the perfect curves, the Federal Trade Commission wants you to know their claims are sketchy at best.
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Technology found in credit & debit cards could provide easy access to your wallet

By Kim Vatis
Electronic pick pocketing is made possible due to newer technology allowing you just pass your credit card or wallet over pay terminals.

Stomach virus cases causes closure of Terrebonne Parish oyster harvesting area

By Noah Authement - Online Content Editor
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in southwestern Terrebonne Parish Tuesday located in Basin 12, Area 23.

Consumer Alert - How to avoid odometer fraud

By Department of Justice
Here are ways to help avoid being victimized by odometer fraud: - Have a mechanic you trust check out the car. This will cost money, but it can save much more.
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Baton Rouge woman conned by 'pigeon drop' scam

By Samantha Morgan
A sophisticated scam conned one Baton Rouge woman not once but twice.

Chrysler recalling 119,000 cars

By Peter Valdes-Dapena
Chrysler Group is recalling about 119,000 model year 2011 and 2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans in the United States because of a problem that could cause the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control systems to malfunction.

Consumer Alert: Dog Food Recall

By Andrew Capasso
There's a nationwide dog food recall this morning -- after 14 people got sick with salmonella.

Con artists scam elderly woman out of nearly $35,000

By East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
On April 12, 2012, East Baton Rouge Sheriff Office Detectives received a complaint from a 71 year old female that stated she was the victim of a scam which resulted in her losing $19,500 in cash.
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Phoney text promises $1,000 Walmart gift card

By Patrick Healy
Walmart is warning customers to be on the lookout for a "scam" text message that promise a $1,000 gift card.
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Teens consume hand sanitizer to get drunk off alcohol content

By Robert Kovacik
Some teens are drinking hand sanitizer and ending up with alcohol poisoning, according to public health officials.
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Many find the car safety seats difficult to use

By Chris Clackum
A frustrating feat for any parent of a child that still requires restraint seats is installing the restraint correctly. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a study Thursday on the latch restraint system.

Road construction causes increase in tire related issues for drivers

By Kris Cusanza
Road construction around the city has one local tire shops seeing more people than usual.

Viking recalls dishwashers, offers free repair

By KTSM/ NBC El-Paso
Viking Range Corporation has voluntary recalled approximately 2,000 of its machines. A part in the dishwasher can overheat, causing it catch fire. The recalled dishwashers were manufactured between May and September of 2010.

Diamond Pet Foods recalls products due to salmonella contamination

By Media Relations
Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
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Behind every credit card is a person identity thieves would love to rip off

By Bob Hansen
We may just be names and numbers to scam artists, but behind every credit card is a person that identity thieves would love to rip off. So what should you do if a stranger starts making charges on your credit or debit card?