The Louisiana Consumer Laws intended to protect citizens from various trade scams and unlawful business practices.

• The Acts also provide remedies to consumers for damages suffered from

identity theft, telemarketing frauds, online phishing, etc.

• The Louisiana Interest Rate Laws prescribe a ceiling limit of 12%

and charging of interest over which is unlawful and can result in the forfeiture of the entire interest amount.

• The Louisiana Consumer Protection Council also offers

educational content and guidance to consumers for safeguarding themselves from scams and frauds.

• For example, the Section explicitly guides the consumers to abstain from a “once in a lifetime offer” for sales,

gifts winnings from unwarranted sources, excessively soliciting sellers, etc.