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Scam Watch:  Throwing Good Money After Bad
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

Tags: scams, get rich quick schemes, mail solicitations
$100 Wal-Mart/Target Scam Targets Seniors
$100 Wal-Mart/Target Scam Targets Seniors Posted: 3/1/2016

BCA recently received a complaint from a senior citizen who received a postcard offering a savings reward to be used at popular retail stores. The postcard claimed a reward for $100 in savings was bei.... Read more

Tags: scam, retail, seniors
Employee Spotlight: February 2016
Employee Spotlight: February 2016 Posted: 2/10/2016

BCA's Employee of the Month for February is Allison Tingler. Allison started with BCA in 2008 as a Customer Service Representative. In May 2010, she transitioned to our Internet department to proces.... Read more

Tags: employee spotlight
Travelers Urged to Renew Expiring Passports NOW!
Travelers Urged to Renew Expiring Passports NOW! Posted: 2/4/2016

In anticipation of a surge in passport applications the U.S. Department of State is encouraging travelers to renew or apply for passports now..... Read more

Tags: passport, travel
Insurance Considerations for Drone Operators
Insurance Considerations for Drone Operators Posted: 1/15/2016

Recently the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) made it a requirement to register drones or unmanned aircrafts weighing up to 55 lbs. This holiday season, more than one million drones were sold. .... Read more

Tags: drones, insurance
Member Spotlight:  Elite Connections International
Member Spotlight: Elite Connections International Posted: 1/14/2016

Ah, the quest for love can be a tricky one. Finding a mate is a personal journey that can lead to the love of your life. Or it can be a disaster. Many have tried unsuccessfully to go it alone, but som.... Read more

Tags: member spotlight, dating advice, dating services
Winter Is Here!  5 Ways to Avoid Being Scammed
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

Tags: scams, contractors, charity
Kim’s Catch:  Sammydress.com
Kim’s Catch: Sammydress.com Posted: 1/11/2016

Many bargain shoppers looking for cheap prices on trendy clothing and apparel are feeling cheated by online retailer Sammydress.com. While you’ll find attractive ads on Facebook and other online outle.... Read more

Tags: apparel, return policy
Employee Spotlight - January 2016
Employee Spotlight - January 2016 Posted: 1/8/2016

BCA’s Employee of the Month for January is Mireya Andrade. Mireya was hired in October 2005 to work in our Customer Service department. In April 2008, she transitioned to our Internet department to .... Read more

Tags: employee spotlight
9 Ways to Keeping Customer Information Secure
9 Ways to Keeping Customer Information Secure Posted: 1/8/2016

With so much sensitive information involved with everyday transactions, sound security measures are essential to prevent information falling into the wrong hands. And just in case there is a breach, h.... Read more

Tags: data breach, identity theft, security