Many Louisianans received a new scam text on their phones last week in another attempt to steal personal information and money.
The official-looking notice seems real enough at first glance. But it’s a repeat of an identical scam performed in other states, even with the same judge’s name.
The message first seen Friday references a “Municipal Court of Orleans Parish,” which does not exist. Municipal courts operate at the city level, not the parish level. The notice also names “Judge Michael Rodriguez,” but there is no judge by that name in New Orleans…