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The Better Business Bureau has a warning for Acadiana residents: Do not to call an unknown number back or you may be taken by a new scam. It is called the "One Ring" scam because scammers program their computers to blast out thousands of calls to random cell phone numbers, ring once, then disconnect...

I received an email from a good friend, advising me that there is a new credit card scam going on, and I wanted to make certain that you didn't fall victim to this fraud.

Have you received a call from (201) 279 5861, a Union City, New Jersey number?  If so, don't answer!!

The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana wants you to know to beware of scammers claiming to be from Opelousas General Health System.

Don't get scammed! Lafayette Utilities Systems (LUS), Cleco and SLEMCO have reported receiving calls from consumers reporting they are receiving calls from a New Orleans area number, (504) 355-8293. The callers, claiming to be collections agents from LUS and SLEMCO, are actually scammers looking to steal credit card information and/or other banking information...

There's another scam going around, and St. Landry Parish authorities don't want you to get suckered into it.

You shouldn’t give your personal information to strangers.

Kohl's and J. C. Penny are hanging their heads in shame these days after getting caught.

Computer programmers and hackers are already taking advantage of the twin bombings during the Boston Marathon, sending out fake emails that lure unsuspecting users to open the file. According to the anti-virus company Sophos, at least three of the latest malware attacks include fake opinion pieces with the subject lines: Opinion: FBI knew about bombs 3 days before Boston Marathon – Why and Who Be

There is a new 'phishing' scam going around the internet regardingTwitter; it is sent through email, claiming to be from Twitter, asking "Have you seen this picture you are tagged in (or something similar)?"

I was at a convenience store in the Youngsville/Broussard area a few months back, and there was a lady yelling at the clerk as she exited the store, shouting something to the effect of "that's the second winning ticket that you have stolen from me!  I am going to call the law!".

I got the first text from 584-97 on March 20 of this year. Here is what the text read: MobibroIQ Fun Facts billed at $9.99/mo. Msg&Data Rates May Apply. Reply HELP for help. Enter UR password on the website to continue: 3489

Technology and crime once again meet in a new scam with a new name. This type of scam has come to be known as 'Smishing' because of the use of SMS text technology. The phones at the Acadiana Better Business Bureau office have been ringing with reports from consumers across the area reporting scam text messages referring people to a site where they can "claim a Walmart Gift Card" by enter

Remember a few months ago when we warned you about a possible identity theft phone scam that originated with a phone call from this number,(202) 480-5280? Well it looks like the bad guys are back and they have a new number they are using to get your information. That number is (312) 765-7460.

That new-car smell is one of the joys of purchasing a vehicle. It’s hard to define, but one thing is for sure: it isn’t supposed to remind you of a dead body. Margarita Salais from Michigan says that’s exactly what her SUV smelled like, and she’s now suing the dealership with help from State Farm for her money back.

My boss just barged into the studio with a very disconcerted look upon his mug (which usually ISN'T a good sign), and he says "Can you find out who is calling me from (510) 215-5112 ??"

When I logged on to Facebook this morning, I had a friend request From “Butty Johnson”.This person represented themself to be a young, single woman in search of a husband.