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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

Tags: employee spotlight
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
Tips On Hiring A Contractor
Tips On Hiring A Contractor Posted: 11/16/2015

Business Consumer Alliance offers the following tips to consumers when shopping around for a reputable contractor..... Read more

Tags: consumer tips, contractor
Debt Collectors Misleading California Amnesty Program Participants
Debt Collectors Misleading California Amnesty Program Participants Posted: 11/6/2015

Discover how debt collectors may be misleading potential California amnesty program participants. Read more here to determine your eligibility..... Read more

Tags: traffic ticket, debt collection, consumer tips
Employee Spotlight - November 2015
Employee Spotlight - November 2015 Posted: 11/3/2015

BCA’s Employee of the Month for November is Teresita Cruz. Teresita has been with Business Consumer Alliance for over 13 years, starting with us in 2002. She works in our Customer Service department.... Read more

Tags: employee spotlight
BCA Scam Watch:  Game Over for Phishing Scam
BCA Scam Watch: Game Over for Phishing Scam Posted: 10/26/2015

If you’re a massive multiplayer online gamer (MMOG), pay close attention to this scam alert so you don’t get hooked by a circulating phishing scam. Scammers are sending fake emails warning that your a.... Read more

Tags: MMO games, scam, phishing