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Broken Hearts and Wallets: Avoiding Online Romance Scams
Broken Hearts and Wallets: Avoiding Online Romance Scams Posted: 2/14/2023

Scammers are preying on those seeking romance. Tips to help you avoid becoming a victim..... Read more

Tags: scams, online dating
9 Tips to Help Your Small Business Avoid Costly Human Resource Errors
9 Tips to Help Your Small Business Avoid Costly Human Resource Errors Posted: 2/9/2023

Managing human resource tasks can be challenging for small businesses with limited resources. Learn how to prevent HR mistakes and keep your operation thriving..... Read more

Tags: business tips, hr advice
Identifying Senior and Elderly Financial Exploitation
Identifying Senior and Elderly Financial Exploitation Posted: 1/31/2023

Every year millions of seniors fall victim to financial exploitation. .... Read more

Tags: Elder Abuse, fraud
Watch Out for Online Retailer Scams Using Afterpay
Watch Out for Online Retailer Scams Using Afterpay Posted: 1/17/2023

While the holiday season is peak time for fraudulent websites, scammers work around the clock 365 days a year. .... Read more

Tags: scams, online shopping
Vanilla Gift Card Depletion Scam
Vanilla Gift Card Depletion Scam Posted: 12/16/2022

Stay informed about consumer issues by reading Kim's experience with a Vanilla Gift Card funds depletion. Learn about safe gift card tips..... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, holiday scams, gift cards
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