Business Consumer Alliance Blog

Don't fall for these get rich quick scams on social media. Scammers are always looking for their next victims..... Read more

BCA’s Employee of the Month for September is Nicole Pitts. Nicole is our Senior Business Practice Analyst and Editor of our newsletter, the Business Link. She has been with Business Consumer Allianc.... Read more

If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be an officer of the court or a law enforcement representative claiming there’s a warrant out for your arrest for failing to show up for jury duty,.... Read more

Security guards looking for jobs and security company operators are warned to be on the watch for Loyal Service Unit Special Team Services (“LSU”), and specifically its principal, Michael McCarthy (“M.... Read more

GEICO has agreed to pay $6 million as part of a settlement with the California Department of Insurance (“DOI”). In February 2015, the Consumer Federation of California (“CFC”) filed a petition with th.... Read more

A monumental class action settlement agreement was announced on August 17, 2015, between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (“LADWP”) and its customers. Over $44 million is expected to be r.... Read more

Business Consumer Alliance launches new and improved website, with features that will benefit both businesses and consumers alike..... Read more

Small business merchants that aren’t familiar with the nationwide switch from magnetic stripe credit cards to EMV chip cards may want to get a crash course on what it can mean for their business. Begi.... Read more

When the weather heats up, it’s only natural to want to go out for some fun in the sun. Many pet owners bring their furry companions along to enjoy outdoor activities. Be sure to practice safe hot wea.... Read more

Recent gas hikes in California led to many commuters scrambling to find gas stations with the lowest prices. While these gas increases may be temporary, the need to be more fuel efficient and save on .... Read more