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GEICO Agrees to Pay $6 Million Settlement Posted: 8/27/2015

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

Angelenos to Receive Refunds from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Posted: 8/19/2015

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

Did You Know? BCA Got a Makeover Posted: 8/17/2015

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

Are You Prepared for the Fraud Liability Switch? Posted: 8/14/2015

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

8 Pet Safety Tips for Hot Weather Conditions Posted: 8/5/2015

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

8 Fuel Saving Tips for Commuters Posted: 8/4/2015

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

Employee Spotlight August - Laura Cox Posted: 8/3/2015

BCA's Employee of the Month for August is Laura Cox. Laura is one of our Business Consumer Specialist leads and has been with Business Consumer Alliance for over 10 years. She started in Customer Se.... Read more

Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles over Cyber Attack Concerns Posted: 7/28/2015

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (“FCA”) has issued a voluntary safety recall of approximately 1.4 million vehicles equipped with radios designed to update software in an effort to protect against possible h.... Read more

IKEA Provides Free Anchoring Kit as a Safety Precaution Posted: 7/27/2015

IKEA North America, along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a nationwide repair program that includes a free wall anchoring kit for various chests and dressers to address pos.... Read more

8 Ways to Protect Yourself from Vacation Rental Scams Posted: 7/15/2015

Are you planning a vacation? Looking for the perfect vacation rental? Before you book your stay, heed the following tips from Business Consumer Alliance (“BCA”) on identifying fraudulent rental listin.... Read more

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