Sylvia Masters
KLFY NEWS 10
Lafayette, LA, United States
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Past articles by Sylvia:
Facebook is not targeting you, scammers are
Scammers have found another way to take advantage of avid Facebook users. → Read More
New Facebook phishing scam scares page owners into sharing their password
The latest social media scam is yet another phishing scheme designed to scare Facebook users into sharing their login credentials. → Read More
Social Security won’t make you update info, scammers will
Experts say scammers are taking advantage of annual Social Security Administration practices. → Read More
Fake love interests running cryptocurrency scams
As if dating wasn’t heard enough already, the Better Business Bureau has been receiving calls reporting scammers preying on dating app-users. → Read More
Mother and grandma receives gift from co-worker
Every month, KLFY News 10 and Giles Automotive spotlights Acadiana residents who pay it forward. → Read More
Legally parked and still got a ticket? Could be a scam
The Better Business Bureau says scammers are using new technology to run scams that look surprisingly official. → Read More
Watch out for fake parking ticket scam
According to the Acadiana Better Business Bureau, scammers are using new technology to create fake parking tickets that look surprisingly official. → Read More
Con-artists now pretending to pay ‘lovers’, actually taking money
Con-artists have always used social media, but now they are offering to send you money and pay your bills in an effort to steal your money. → Read More
Scammers promising special grants to veterans
As veterans try to navigate government programs and benefits, scammers are starting to take advantage. → Read More
First Lady Donna Edwards on ‘Stop Trafficking Louisiana’
Recently News Ten’s Sylvia Masters spoke with Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards and spoke about a major, highly overlooked problem in Louisiana: human trafficking. → Read More
Local woman ensures Christmas for terminally-ill best friend’s family
Every month, News 10 partners with Giles Automotive to spotlight local residents who can ‘pay it forward.’ → Read More
Tack up and hop on at Knollwood Farm in Sunset
Located near I-10 and I-49, Knollwood Farm Equestrian Center specializes in teaching and training all levels of riders. → Read More
Don’t let scammers steal your holiday joy
Experts are warning shoppers to beware of false advertisements and phony promises for holiday decor. → Read More
Free paper shredding day to fight identity theft
Scammers are constantly finding new techniques to steal your money and identity. → Read More
It may not really be your parents texting for money
Scammers have always used social media profiles or phony numbers to try and get money. → Read More
Business emails next on scammers’ hit-list
Scammers are now using malware to access companies’ emails and steal money from employees. → Read More
Energy-saving attempts lead to money-wasting scams
Experts are warning homeowners to be weary when evaluating solar panel installation offers. → Read More
Woman helps friend after new baby and new home
Every month, News Ten partners with Giles Automotive to spotlight local residents who pay it forward. → Read More
Con-artists now posing as major providers via text
Everyone loves a deal, but some things are just too good to be true. → Read More
Librarian pays it forward to Leblanc Elementary
Every month, News 10 partners with Giles Automotive to spotlight local residents who can ‘pay it forward.’ → Read More