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Avoid Getting Burned by Summer Scams
Avoid Getting Burned by Summer Scams Posted: 7/25/2017

Scammers are prevalant at all times of the year. BCA has a list of summer scams to watch out for..... Read more

Tags: scams
Kim’s Catch:  Helping America Group
Kim’s Catch: Helping America Group Posted: 7/12/2017

When you’re drowning in debt, a call from someone offering to reduce the amount you owe or eliminate it altogether could sound like a lifesaver. However, far too often the people behind these debt rel.... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, scam, debt relief
Does Amazon Owe You A Refund?
Does Amazon Owe You A Refund? Posted: 7/6/2017

In April 2017, Amazon agreed to end litigation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stemming from a complaint filed in July 2014 regarding allegations that they unlawfully billed parents and other .... Read more

Tags: refund, Amazon, mobile apps
The Road to Homeownership
The Road to Homeownership Posted: 7/3/2017

There are so many elements to think about when considering home ownership. If taking this step is something you are set upon doing, there are some important things to think about before you go house h.... Read more

Tags: mortgage loans, HUD, homeowners insurance
Employee Spotlight: July 2017
Employee Spotlight: July 2017 Posted: 7/1/2017

Business Consumer Alliance’s Employee of the Month for July is Salome Arostegui. Salome is part of our Membership Sales team and has been with our organization since July 2016. .... Read more

Tags: employee spotlight
Medicare Cards Are Getting an Update
Medicare Cards Are Getting an Update Posted: 6/26/2017

If you are a Medicare recipient, be on notice that your card is getting a new look. The U.S. Government announced that by April 2019, Social Security numbers will be removed from the card. The new car.... Read more

Tags: Medicare, identity theft
Leighton Ward Arrested—Facing Felony Fraud Charges
Leighton Ward Arrested—Facing Felony Fraud Charges Posted: 6/9/2017

Leighton Lionel Ward, manager and operator of The Advocacy for Consumer Rights (TAFCR) was arrested May 4, 2017, on allegations of fraud. Ironically, Ward solicits distressed home owners offering to f.... Read more

Tags: fraud, Mortgage, contract, Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule (MARS)
Employee Spotlight: June 2017
Employee Spotlight: June 2017 Posted: 6/9/2017

Our Employee of the Month for June 2017 is Raychel Parris, who is a member of our Customer Service team..... Read more

Tags: employee spotlight
Employee Spotlight: May 2017
Employee Spotlight: May 2017 Posted: 5/15/2017

Our Employee of the Month for May 2017 is Nicole Pitts, who is our Senior Business Practice Analyst and Editor..... Read more

Tags: employee spotlight
Should You Buy a Utility Line Protection Plan?
Should You Buy a Utility Line Protection Plan? Posted: 5/12/2017

If you own a home or property, you may have received notices offering protection plans to help cover the cost of repairing utility lines. If your utility line fails, the cost of repairs can be costly..... Read more

Tags: utilities, contract terms