Baton Rouge, La. - Don't be fooled by a new email going around suggesting to need to appear in court.
Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says the email is a scam.
The email usually includes a link for computer users to click. That link downloads a computer virus.
If you get an email like this, contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Office.
You can all the office at 1-800-351-4889. You can reach the office online at www.agbuddycaldwell.com.
Caldwell issued the following statement about the scam.