Monday, May 21 2012 11:55 PM EDT2012-05-22 03:55:36 GMT
Some parents are devastated that they missed their child's graduation. They tried to attend the ceremony - they just couldn't get in. Capitol High's graduation appeared to have as many people outsideMore >>
Some parents are devastated that they missed their child's graduation. They tried to attend the ceremony - they just couldn't get in.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:56 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:56:40 GMT
According Derek Ponamsky to LSU has picked up a much highly touted quarterback. Hayden Rettig, a 4-star recruit from Los Angeles, picked LSU over Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, Boston College, Cal,More >>
Hayden Rettig, a 4-star recruit from Los Angeles, picked LSU over Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, Boston College, Cal, Miami, Rutgers, UCLA, Vanderbilt and more.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:50 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:50:40 GMT
Police said they busted a drug ring after a 4-month investigation that led to the arrests of six people and confiscation of over 14 kilos of cocaine worth more than $1 million.More >>
Police said they busted a drug ring after a 4-month investigation that led to the arrests of six people and confiscation of over 14 kilos of cocaine worth more than $1 million.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:50 AM EDT2012-05-22 15:50:17 GMT
Zachary Police seized six garbage bags full of pot and a baby bottle filled with codeine following a routine traffic stop.According to reports, Terrence Whiten, 21, was initially pulled over for speedingMore >>
Police seized a baby bottle filled with codeine and six garbage bags full of pot following a routine traffic stop. It was the biggest marijuana seizure in the department's history. More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:05 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:05:44 GMT
The rush is on to apply for the State's new school voucher program. It is an opportunity for parents to place their children into a school that is not failing, but the spaces in the schools are limited.More >>
The rush is on to apply for the State's new school voucher program. It is an opportunity for parents to place their children into a school that is not failing, but the spaces in the schools are limited.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:46 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:46:39 GMT
The fire that sparked at a chemical plant Monday is out. Crews are on the scene removing the cylinders not affected by the blaze and testing the ones that were.More >>
The fire that sparked at a chemical plant Monday is out. Crews are on the scene removing the cylinders not affected by the blaze and testing the ones that were.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 12:18 PM EDT2012-05-22 16:18:44 GMT
Gov. Bobby Jindal's financial disclosure report for 2011 lists his $127,407 annual salary as governor plus various sources of investment income for him and his wife Supriya.More >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's financial disclosure report for 2011 lists his $127,407 annual salary as governor plus various sources of investment income for him and his wife Supriya.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:09 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:09:34 GMT
the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says a trustee walked away from the Central substation on Gurney Road. Raymond Ballard was arrested in April on cocaine possession. He is not considered dangerous,More >>
the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says a trusty walked away from the Central substation on Gurney Road.More >>
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
You can buy just about anything online these days, but who you buy from isn't always reliable. One local woman found out the hard way and she contacted 9 News to spread the word.
Patty Giovingo thought it'd be fun to buy a new toy for family trips out of Walker.
"We had decided to buy just a small travel trailer," says Patty.
It was about a week ago that she thought she had a winner out of Monroe on Craigslist.
"The guy emailed me back tellin' me what a wonderful trailer it is, but the problem was he was fixin to be deployed in 2 days," said Patty.
The seller said the military would handle shipping and she could pay him through eBay.
Patty says the man, who called himself Martin Gibson, even had the eBay logo on his site.
"I said, "Well if it's eBay, it's gotta be legitimate ya know,'" she said.
She was almost entirely sold on the idea until she started googling, and learned the man had sent her a listing on the official eBay site that apparently already been sold. He had the same trailer listed with the same picture in cities all over the country.
Patty called eBay and was informed her situation is not uncommon. People use the eBay name to sell items on Craigslist. eBay called the seller a "spoof" in an email to Patty, saying most likely, the message she received was not sent by eBay. The site promised to work to disable all sites linked to him.
Patty took action before she took out her wallet, but the whole process was frustrating to say the least for her.
"I mean this is money we'd have taken out of our savings," she said.
Thankfully, she didn't lose her money, but she's hoping her story will save others trouble - and money while shopping on line.
Patty has now reported a similar site. She says it doesn't take long and eBay will take action if you contact them.
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