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.
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.
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.
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.