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A Louisiana couple almost lost a lot of cash trying to get a lottery check that wasn't real.

The scam involves the use of a number that appears to be local.

We were notified by a small business in Lafayette that someone called from a business called "Top Rated" on Tuesday to notify them that they had won in the "TImes Best Of" competition.

AT&T is warning customers that there is a phone scam going around and it involves someone calling you and identifying themselves as an employee with AT&T.

The details of this phone scam are actually pretty hilarious unless you've fallen for it.

Anyone with information about skimming scams should contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 232-TIPS(8477).

My phone recently rang with my name displayed on the caller ID. When I answered, a recording said it was AT&T calling to say my account was suspended pending verification...

If you get this type of call, you can report this to the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office by calling 337-788-8700.

Always make sure you see what is happening whenever you have someone working on something at your home.

If you're going to scam people as a blind panhandler, there's one thing you should never do.

Have you been getting random calls from numbers with the same area code and prefix as yours?

The Better Business Bureau has a warning about a scam that is making its way around Facebook called the Secret Sister Gift Exchange.

Scam victims in Louisiana who sent money to scammers via Western Union may qualify to get their money back, that according to Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry.

It takes a special type of lowlife to take advantage of people affected by a natural disaster.

It's happened to most of us: someone steals a few of our Facebook photos and opens a fake account in our name. Well, it looks like it has happened to our friend Dave Baker from KATC TV3.

A local man is warning all of us to not fall for this couple's tricks. Apparently they are going around parking lots and asking for assistance, when they don't really need it.

When you think about all the times your credit or debit card is used, it's a wonder that this doesn't happen more often.

'Tis the season to be giving, but one Abbeville restaurant owner is warning Acadiana residents to beware of potential scam artists.

Some simple tips to avoid getting scammed this holiday season

The Scott Police Department is asking for your help in tracking down two people they believe to be involved in an Instagram scam.