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Fraudulent License Revocation Texts and How to Handle Them
Fraudulent License Revocation Texts and How to Handle Them Posted: 12/15/2022

Read about fraudulent license revocation texts targeting contractors along with other types of phishing scams. Learn more about these important steps here..... Read more

Tags: contractors licensing, scams, texting, contractors
Tips for Smart Holiday Shopping
Tips for Smart Holiday Shopping Posted: 11/16/2022

Get savvy with your holiday shopping! Find tips and tricks on smart consumer choices, avoiding additional debt and additional online shopping tips..... Read more

Tags: holiday season, online shopping tips, shopping
Avoiding Election Scams
Avoiding Election Scams Posted: 11/4/2022

Business Consumer Alliance wants to warn you about common voting schemes, what to look out for, and tips on avoiding them..... Read more

Tags: scams, elections
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Requirements Changes 2023
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Requirements Changes 2023 Posted: 10/19/2022

Stay informed about the latest changes to workers' compensation insurance requirements starting in 2023 with insights from Business Consumer Alliance..... Read more

Tags: CSLB, California, contractors, new laws
Guarding Against Disaster Scams
Guarding Against Disaster Scams Posted: 10/12/2022

Business Consumer Alliance is warning all, especially those recently hit by disasters, to be on guard for scams..... Read more

Tags: scams, disaster, donations
Credit Karma Pays $3 Million for Making Bogus “Pre-Approved” Credit Offers
Credit Karma Pays $3 Million for Making Bogus “Pre-Approved” Credit Offers Posted: 9/19/2022

But for some, Credit Karma’s misleading “pre-approved” credit offers wasted time and subjected them to unnecessary credit checks..... Read more

Tags: credit card, credit reports
Scam Watch: Utility Company Impersonators
Scam Watch: Utility Company Impersonators Posted: 9/15/2022

Scammers are on the prowl pretending to be utility companies to scam customers out of money. .... Read more

Tags: scams, Utility services
7 Ways to Support a Small Business in Your Local Area
7 Ways to Support a Small Business in Your Local Area Posted: 9/14/2022

Support small businesses in your local area by sharing the business on social media, buying their products and interacting with them online. Learn more here!.... Read more

Tags: small business
8 Ways Outsourcing Can Benefit Your Small Business
8 Ways Outsourcing Can Benefit Your Small Business Posted: 9/14/2022

Outsourcing can benefit small businesses by saving time and money on energy and resources. Read more here about growing your small business..... Read more

Tags: business tips
Payment Processor Cons Small Businesses Out of Millions
Payment Processor Cons Small Businesses Out of Millions Posted: 8/23/2022

There are several legitimate payment processing providers, but there are others that target and manipulate businesses with deceptive practices..... Read more

Tags: FTC, small business, payment processor