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New California Laws in Effect for 2016
New California Laws in Effect for 2016 Posted: 1/6/2016

With each New Year, new laws go into effect. Here are a few new regulations going into effect in California for 2016.... Read more

Tags: new laws, California
Travelers Beware Hyatt Recent Security Breach
Travelers Beware Hyatt Recent Security Breach Posted: 12/28/2015

Hyatt Hotels recently announced a security breach that involved malware found on computers that operate the payment system for Hyatt managed locations. They are asking customers to monitor their card .... Read more

Tags: data breach, hotel
New Years Eve Deadline to Collect on $150 Million Verizon Sprint Settlement
New Years Eve Deadline to Collect on $150 Million Verizon Sprint Settlement Posted: 12/26/2015

You have until December 31st to claim your part in the $150 million settlement from Verizon and Sprint. Read on to find out how to make your claim..... Read more

Tags: settlement, cramming, Verizon Wireless, Sprint Wireless
FAA Mandates Drone Registration
FAA Mandates Drone Registration Posted: 12/23/2015

Right up there with hoverboards, drones are one of the hottest gadgets making holiday wish lists this year. The Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) has now made it mandatory for drone owners to re.... Read more

Tags: drones, registration, FAA
LifeLock Agrees to $100 Million Settlement to Resolve FTC Contempt Allegations
LifeLock Agrees to $100 Million Settlement to Resolve FTC Contempt Allegations Posted: 12/22/2015

LifeLock, Inc. has agreed to one of the largest redress settlements of its kind to resolve the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) claims that it failed to comply with an earlier order regarding false .... Read more

Tags: identity theft, settlement
ID Theft Alert: Skimmers Found at Safeway Stores in CA and CO
ID Theft Alert: Skimmers Found at Safeway Stores in CA and CO Posted: 12/17/2015

Safeway is conducting an investigation after learning that some of their stores were victimized by crooks using credit card skimming devices. Credit card terminals at checkout lanes in various Safeway.... Read more

Tags: Safeway, credit card skimming, data breach, identity theft
California Contractors Bond Increases to $15,000
California Contractors Bond Increases to $15,000 Posted: 12/9/2015

Stay informed about the latest changes in California contractors' bond requirements to ensure you are following the law. Learn more today..... Read more

Tags: business tips, contractors
Employee Spotlight - December 2015
Employee Spotlight - December 2015 Posted: 12/3/2015

BCA’s Employee of the Month for December is Denise Soliz. Denise has been with Business Consumer Alliance for 21 years. She is currently our Accounts Receivables clerk, but over the years has gained.... Read more

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Counterfeit Peddlers Out During Holiday Season
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

Tags: holiday scams, counterfeit merchandise, scams, consumer tips
CHASE Reaches $100 Million Settlement with California Attorney General
CHASE Reaches $100 Million Settlement with California Attorney General Posted: 11/17/2015

JP Morgan Chase (“CHASE”) has reached a $100 million settlement with the California Attorney General’s office to resolve a complaint alleging CHASE engaged in unlawful and unfair debt collection pract.... Read more

Tags: JP Morgan Chase, settlement