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Better Business Bureau of Acadiana CEO Sharane Gott speaks with Rob Kirkpatrick and Bernadette Lee of "Acadiana's Morning News" about the latest controversy involving Pokemon Go, as well as scammers scamming the scammed.

While the social network constantly works to strengthen its’ security features, it's still important to know what to do in case your account is compromised.

With changing seasons the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana warns of energy audit scams.

I recently shared an article about a current wave of Phone scamming. It included a video from an IRS representative, explaining how to recognize a scam, and what to do. If someone calls, claiming to be with the IRS, and makes threats, they are NOT legit...

The Secret Sister scam has been circulating on social media sites, claiming that participants will receive up to 36 gifts in exchange for sending one gift valued at $10.

When there is a big time game you can bet there is an opportunity for big time fraud. The Louisiana Attorney General's office wants you to be smart in your ticket buying decisions.

For information about any scam or questionable service or business, check with the Better Business Bureau first.

One of the owners of the Lafayette Pop-A-Lock company says he is not very happy with someone using his company's good name to try to scam people our of their money.

After the payments were made, the alleged crooks would then cut off communication with the buyers, and of course, the buyers never got what they paid for.

Scammers are still hard at work throughout Acadiana. Sharane Gott, president of the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana, said the newest scams are targeting the elderly.

You should report crimes to your local police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center

During the summer months, many families decide to move, and unlicensed movers along with dishonest scammers are just waiting to take advantage of people who are moving.

Either the work is not done or poorly done and the lawn does not look any better.

Once you get malware on your phone or computer, your computer can crash, you can be monitored and someone can take control of your online activity along with your identity.

BBB says Netflix is a reputable company that is being taken advantage of by scammers.

The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana wants to remind residents that when you are planning to donate money to any charity you need to check them out completely.

Don't click on a link that might send you to bogus charity site.

You shouldn’t give your personal information to strangers.

If it sounds to good to be true, then the Better Business Bureau says it probably is.

The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana reminds seniors to protect all their important numbers.