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  BBB of Acadiana alerts consumers to Facebook scams

  

  Posted 3:24 PM 4/8/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  Facebook is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family around Acadiana and the world, but this and other social networks can also open the door to scams and identity theft.

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  BBB alerts consumers to c2coffer.com

  

  Posted 2:57 PM 4/2/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  The BBB of Acadiana is alerting consumers to be on the lookout for counterfeit versions of popular products sold by online retailers. One company in particular that has come to the attention of the BBB for selling fake high-end merchandise is C2Coffer.com, an online marketplace (More)

  
  

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  FDA says longer use of nicotine gum is OK

  

  Posted 12:52 PM 4/1/2013 by AP

  The Food and Drug Administration says smokers who are trying to quit can safely use over-the counter nicotine gum, patches and lozenges for longer than previously recommended in a move to help millions of Americans kick the habit.

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  CDC: 24 E. coli illnesses linked to frozen foods

  

  Posted 5:18 PM 3/29/2013 by AP

  NEW YORK (AP) - Health officials say at least 24 people have become sick from an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to frozen snack foods marketed to children.

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  FDA OKs first-of-a-kind diabetes drug from J&J

  

  Posted 2:06 PM 3/29/2013 by AP

  The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a first-of-a-kind diabetes drug from Johnson & Johnson that uses a new method to lower blood sugar.

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  BBB of Acadiana warns residents of check scams

  

  Posted 2:35 PM 3/26/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  BBB of Acadiana warns residents of check scams operating in south Louisiana

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  Driveway Repair Scam Suspects Operating in Lafayette

  

  Posted 10:10 AM 3/26/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  The Lafayette Police Department has received several reports in March of driveway repair scammers operating within the City of Lafayette.

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  FDA warns of another compounding pharmacy recall

  

  Posted 11:25 AM 3/20/2013 by AP

  The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors that a compounding pharmacy is recalling syringes of the Roche drug Avastin after receiving reports of eye infections among patients.

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  Start Spring Safe with Electrical Safety

  

  Posted 8:10 AM 3/20/2013 by Press Release

  PINEVILLE, La., March 20, 2013

  March can bring windy weather and a desire to clean up lawns, plant flowers and trim trees. Cleco reminds everyone to remain safe around power lines and equipment as they complete outdoor work.

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  Jamaicans alter scam tactics in Acadiana

  

  Posted 2:43 PM 3/19/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana is alerting Acadiana residents to variations of the Jamaican Phone Scam, which has been operating in south Louisiana for several months.

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