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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
Kim’s Catch:  Dean Howard Properties
Kim’s Catch: Dean Howard Properties Posted: 5/11/2017

Dean Howard Properties (DHP) is making the rounds, offering to sell their timeshares to timeshare owners with property in Mexico. The company makes offers that are more than ideal and some owners are .... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, scam, Dean Howard Properties, timeshares
The Hidden Costs of Free Downloads
The Hidden Costs of Free Downloads Posted: 5/10/2017

Ads to “Watch free movies”, “Download the latest blockbusters for free”, or “Stream new releases for free” can be found all over the Internet, on mobile apps, and on social media. The appeal to click .... Read more

Tags: malware, movies
Licensing Fees Increase for CA Contractors
Licensing Fees Increase for CA Contractors Posted: 5/10/2017

All California contractors should be aware that the application, licensing, registration, and renewal fees for contractors are going up as of July 1, 2017. This is the first time since 2011 that fees .... Read more

Tags: contractors, fees, CSLB
Don’t Download Any Nintendo Switch Emulators
Don’t Download Any Nintendo Switch Emulators Posted: 4/27/2017

Scammers are cashing in on the shortage by advertising Nintendo Switch emulators online to lure consumers in. There are thousands of YouTube videos and other online videos with instructions on how to .... Read more

Tags: video games, scam
Employee Spotlight: April 2017
Employee Spotlight: April 2017 Posted: 4/13/2017

Business Consumer Alliance's Employee of the Month for April is Monique Garbe. Monique is a member of our sales team..... Read more

Tags: employee spotlight