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Proceed with caution when buying goods on social media because the Better Business Bureau has been hearing plenty of complaints.

Better Business Bureau officials want people in Acadiana to be aware of a scam where people are impersonating law enforcement.

I've been seeing a ton of on Facebook -- people sharing pictures of catalytic converter thieves in the act.

A man on TikTok is allegedly scamming people out of money by saying that he is homeless and is in need of help.

Before you start clicking and sharing, here's what we found out...

Louisiana SNAP Benefits are not reimbursable. Here's how to detect fraud on your card and how to protect your account.

In response to a post she saw, a Youngsville resident thought it would be a good time to explain sadphishing which, in reality, is not new behavior at all.

Every day there is a new Facebook scam or some hoax that makes its rounds on social media.

Authorities in Acadia Parish need your help trying to catch a suspect wanted for allegedly intimidating the victim into overpaying for work in her driveway.

Have you recently received an email from "Vincent Gambino Baker, Attorney at Law" notifying you about an upcoming court appearance?

Have you been paid a visit by a man in a blue Hyundai?

It's a brilliant way to (attempt to) pull the wool over people's eyes, but the dealership wasn't having it.

If you see a Facebook post about a dog that was found roaming around the streets of Lafayette, be sure to do your research before opening up your pockets or donating any money or time to have it "rehomed."

Never give someone money over the phone in exchange for clearing a warrant.

As if there wasn't enough pain at the pump, here is another scam that you have to be aware of when filling up at gas stations.

Used car sales are on the rise—and so are scams.

A Kenner, Louisiana man is facing up to 20 years in prison for scamming multiple airlines out of $300,000 in fraudulent lost luggage claims.

I received a text saying that AT&T accidentally surcharged my account last month. My first reaction: who in the heck is texting me at 06:27??

Be aware: the "Benefit Information" mailer disguised as a government program is a scam. Well, maybe not a scam, but the business sending them appears to have questionable business practices, in my opinion. These mailers have been making their rounds for the past few years, but it's a good idea to remind people that they aren't what they appear to be...

The father of the missing LSU student, Kori Gauthier, does not want anyone to become a victim of a scam that may be using his daughter's name.