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As you know, we periodically warn our licensees about fraudulent attempts by criminals.  Most recently one of our physicians received a fraudulent fax and phone call purportedly from the LSBME.  The person pretended to be an investigator, gave a badge number, told the physician that his license was in danger of being suspended, and that he was going to be arrested for drug trafficking and money laundering.  He was also told he could get a lawyer or use this person for his defense.  

This is only one of a variety of stories that are told to physicians and others to extort money in one way or another. Many medical boards are reporting similar stories in their newsletters and alerts to their licensees.

Just to reiterate, anyone subject to an investigation by the LSBME is informed of this by mail, and there are certain procedures that are followed in every investigation.  Second, while the LSBME does sometimes levy a fine on a licensee for one reason or another AFTER an investigation finds that a person has violated a rule, we would never ask you to send the LSBME money as part of an investigation. And finally, when anyone asks you to do something and not tell anyone, you know there is something wrong.

Unfortunately, these scammers are frequently very convincing, and very clever.  If you ever receive any communication claiming to be from the Board pertaining to a potential action against your license, call our main number and ask to speak specifically to the person who the letter is from, or to an investigator.  If you ever receive a phone call from someone allegedly calling you from our main number, call us back directly to that number, (504) 568-6820 and ask to speak to the person who called you.  In general, if you are ever worried about a possible scam related to this agency, please contact 