Contractor complaints aren’t hitting the Louisiana Attorney General’s office or our WDSU newsroom as it’s still early to recognize scams following Gustav and Ike. But remembering the thousands of scam complaints after Katrina, let’s be proactive in stopping them this time around. Save money and hassle by watching our story Avoid Getting Scammed and reading [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Avoid Contractor Scams- NO KATRINA MEMORIES
September 17, 2008
Price Gouging?
September 15, 2008
(video) Today the number of price gouging complaints post Gustav/Ike is more than 1,000 (Post Katrina they were roughly 3,100). Attorney General Buddy Caldwell assured me his office is returning EVERY complaint call on price gouging and is conducting about 5 or 6 legitimate investigations, although he says most complaints are not valid. We receive emails of [...]
Contractor Concerns?
September 10, 2008
Are you having troubles hiring a contractor after Gustav? or do you need help?
Have you had problems with a contractor in the past?
Email me at WDSUconsumer@yahoo.com
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR GUSTAV
September 4, 2008
First of all, make sure you visit this very useful website if you were affected by Hurricane Gustav
http://emergency.louisiana.gov/ Here you can find a variety of vital updates… even down to gas stations open.
Now about financial assistance…
The first question many of you ask is, “Will FEMA help?” The bottom line is it’s a case by case [...]
POWER OUTAGES
September 4, 2008
Estimates on power restoration times are not available; however, here is some info that might help as you return home:
Entergy Customers:
You can check the current status for entergy outages in your area here
http://www.entergy.com/storm_center/outages.aspx
Cleco Customers:
After a Storm (from Cleco)
If you lose power following a major storm, Cleco will be working around the clock to restore your [...]
