Stop Before You Click: The Mudbug Madness Scam Targeting You

In the age of digital deception, we hear about new scams every day. Most are easy enough to spot, suspicious links from “long-lost relatives” or strange calls about our car’s extended warranty, but some are much more calculated. These are the ones that target our local culture and the small business owners who make our community vibrant. The latest target? None other than Shreveport’s own Mudbug Madness.

If you aren’t familiar with one of the largest crawfish festivals in the country, Mudbug Madness is more than just an event; it is a North Louisiana institution.

Every Memorial Day weekend, Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport transforms into a sea of red, filled with the best mudbugs, cold booze, and world-class live music. For a local craft or food vendor, snagging a spot at this festival is a major milestone and a huge opportunity for revenue…

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