VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning local business owners about a phone scam involving a caller soliciting money for a “community guide magnet.” A caller identifying herself as Felicia Gibson is reportedly asking for $1,500 while claiming to represent the “Abbeville Sheriff Department.”
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO) became aware of the scam after businesses reported receiving fraudulent solicitations from an Arlington, Texas, phone number.
The calls appear to originate from the phone number (682) 888-5372. During the calls, the solicitor identifies herself as Gibson and asks for a payment of $1,500 to secure advertising space…