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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
Employee Spotlight: March 2017
Employee Spotlight: March 2017 Posted: 3/8/2017

Our Employee of the Month for March is Allison Tingler..... Read more

Tags: employee spotlight
What You Should Know About Recreational Pot Use in California
What You Should Know About Recreational Pot Use in California Posted: 2/8/2017

The passing of Proposition 64 in November’s election legalized recreational use of marijuana in California. Since it’s passing, many questions have come up—such as is it okay to smoke weed, how much c.... Read more

Tags: California, new laws
Got a Bad Review?  Learn How the Consumer Review Fairness Act Affects Businesses
Got a Bad Review? Learn How the Consumer Review Fairness Act Affects Businesses Posted: 1/10/2017

On December 14, 2016, President Obama signed into law the “Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016”. This law makes it more difficult for businesses to sue consumers over negative reviews..... Read more

Tags: new laws, reviews
California Businesses Must Comply with All Gender Bathroom Laws
California Businesses Must Comply with All Gender Bathroom Laws Posted: 1/5/2017

Assembly Bill 1732, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in September 2016, becomes effective March 1, 2017. California employers will need to comply with this legislation that requires all single-occupancy bat.... Read more

Tags: new laws, employment law
Last Chance to Apply for Making Home Affordable Programs
Last Chance to Apply for Making Home Affordable Programs Posted: 12/21/2016

Struggling homeowners may qualify for help under federal Making Home Affordable programs, but the deadline to apply is fast approaching. The last day to apply for assistance is December 30, 2016. If y.... Read more

Tags: foreclosure relief, Making Home Affordable Program