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  BBB of Acadiana issues alert on Rising Sun Engines

  

  Posted 3:39 PM 6/18/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana is alerting local residents to Rising Sun Engines, a used engine company doing business in Acadiana over the web.

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  BBB of Acadiana warns of online retail scams

  

  Posted 2:42 PM 6/10/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  With the advent of major internet retail sites such as eBay and Amazon, it has become more and more common for savvy consumers to shop online for great prices on everything from books and tools to electronics.

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  AG Buddy Caldwell Urges Internet Safety for Kids This Summer

  

  Posted 10:43 AM 6/10/2013 by MELISSA CANONE(PHOTO COURTESY OF MGN Online)

  Across Louisiana, schools are out for summer, and many children will suddenly have plenty of free time on hand. Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says that idle time during the summer months may lead to increased danger for children using the Internet.

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  Chrysler refuses US request to recall vehicles

  

  Posted 4:24 PM 6/4/2013 by AP(PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

  DETROIT (AP) - A defiant Chrysler is refusing to recall about 2.7 million Jeeps the government says are at risk of a fuel tank fire in a rear-end collision.

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  BBB of Acadiana alerts local businesses to Lafayette Awards Program scheme

  

  Posted 2:29 PM 6/3/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  BBB of Acadiana is warning businesses and organizations to be cautious of emails from Lafayette Award Program. The emails say that you've won their 2013 "Best of Lafayette" award for your industry and congratulate you for joining "such an elite group of small businesses."

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  BBB Urges Donor Caution After Tornadoes

  

  Posted 9:38 AM 5/22/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that recently ripped through Oklahoma and Texas, Better Business Bureau of Acadiana has issued tips to help donors make smart giving decisions and to avoid scams.

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  BBB and Mega Millions Lottery name used in newest sweepstakes scam

  

  Posted 12:06 PM 5/20/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  The thought of winning $3.5 million will bring a smile to anyone's face, but an unexpected letter informing you that you are a winner is much more likely to cost you money if you fall for the scam.

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  Free Skin Cancer Screening set for June 1

  

  Posted 5:02 PM 5/15/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  There will be a free skin cancer screening event at the Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic, open to all on a first-come-first serve basis. The event will be held from 9:00 am - 11:45 am at 1317 Jefferson Street in Lafayette. RSVP requested at acadianaskin@gmail.com or call 337.593.9208.

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  FDA approves radiation-based prostate cancer drug

  

  Posted 11:48 AM 5/15/2013 by AP(PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new injectable drug that uses radiation to treat advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bones.

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  Experts: Smartphones another avenue for hackers

  

  Posted 11:31 AM 5/15/2013 by AP(PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

  MIAMI (AP) - Experts say smartphones are becoming increasingly popular not only with consumers, but also with scammers.

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