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BCA Scam Watch: U.N. Grant Scam is UN-believable Posted: 5/24/2016

Another victim falls prey to this new twist on a grant scam. $20,000 was wired to Nigeria. Business Consumer Alliance has details on this scam..... Read more

Scam Watch: Throwing Good Money After Bad Posted: 3/15/2016

Get rich quick offers are nothing new. They often recycle themselves under different names or with a new twist on an age-old scheme. Although the offer may vary, typically the telltale signs of a weal.... Read more

Winter Is Here! 5 Ways to Avoid Being Scammed Posted: 1/12/2016

El Niño has hit on the west coast and many states have suffered severe weather and flooding. When you’re dealing with keeping your family, home, and automobile safe, the last thing on your mind is fal.... Read more

Counterfeit Peddlers Out During Holiday Season Posted: 12/1/2015

Protect yourself from scams and stay informed about counterfeit peddlers! Follow these tips to ensure you stay safe and aware this holiday season..... Read more

Watch Out for Fraudsters During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Posted: 10/16/2015

Medicare’s open enrollment period runs from October 16, 2015 through December 7, 2015. Senior citizens age 65 and over can review and make changes to their heath and prescription drug coverage options.... Read more

6 Tips to Help Decide if a Business Opportunity is Right for You Posted: 9/10/2015

Thinking of buying into a business opportunity? If so, you should know there’s a thin line between multilevel marketing plans and pyramid schemes. That thin line was blurred by Vemma Nutrition Company.... Read more

BCA Scam Watch: "Money Flipping" is a Flop Posted: 9/9/2015

Don't fall for these get rich quick scams on social media. Scammers are always looking for their next victims..... Read more

Slam the Gavel on Jury Duty Scams Posted: 9/2/2015

If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be an officer of the court or a law enforcement representative claiming there’s a warrant out for your arrest for failing to show up for jury duty,.... Read more

Kim's Catch: Loyal Service Unit Special Team Services Posted: 9/1/2015

Security guards looking for jobs and security company operators are warned to be on the watch for Loyal Service Unit Special Team Services (“LSU”), and specifically its principal, Michael McCarthy (“M.... Read more

8 Ways to Protect Yourself from Vacation Rental Scams Posted: 7/15/2015

Are you planning a vacation? Looking for the perfect vacation rental? Before you book your stay, heed the following tips from Business Consumer Alliance (“BCA”) on identifying fraudulent rental listin.... Read more

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