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Scam Alert: IRS Economic Impact Payment
Scam Alert: IRS Economic Impact Payment Posted: 1/29/2025

The IRS is alerting taxpayers about a texting scam making the rounds asking for sensitive information. The scam has taxpayers thinking it's to get an Economic Impact Payment, but the scam steals per.... Read more

Tags: scams, IRS
Contractors Beware: Suspicious CSLB Emails for E-Signatures
Contractors Beware: Suspicious CSLB Emails for E-Signatures Posted: 11/15/2024

CSLB is warning California contractors about phishing emails requesting that they sign documents electronically..... Read more

Tags: contractor, CSLB, scams
Shopping for an Exotic Pet? Watch for Scams
Shopping for an Exotic Pet? Watch for Scams Posted: 5/28/2024

Here’s some great tips to help you avoid falling for a pet scam..... Read more

Tags: scams, pets
Virtual Job Interview Scams
Virtual Job Interview Scams Posted: 3/22/2024

Before you accept that interview invitation, check out our suggestions on spotting a virtual job scam..... Read more

Tags: scams, hiring
Employment Seekers:  Beware of Reshipping Jobs
Employment Seekers: Beware of Reshipping Jobs Posted: 2/13/2024

Business Consumer Alliance advises job seekers to beware of job recruiters offering reshipping jobs. .... Read more

Tags: scams, reshipping scam, employment scams
Is Your Online Love Connection a Scam?
Is Your Online Love Connection a Scam? Posted: 2/12/2024

Here’s a few tips to keep min mind when venturing into the world of online dating..... Read more

Tags: dating, online dating, scams
Holiday Travel Tips and Scam Warnings
Holiday Travel Tips and Scam Warnings Posted: 12/21/2023

Whether you are hitting the road or taking a flight to your vacation destination, we hope the following travel tips from Business Consumer Alliance (BCA) will come in handy. .... Read more

Tags: holiday season, holiday scams, scams
Protect Yourself From QR Code Scams
Protect Yourself From QR Code Scams Posted: 12/14/2023

While QR codes make payments and other information easily available, consumers should beware that scammers are hiding harmful fraudulent links within the codes..... Read more

Tags: scams, QR Codes
Give Safely This Holiday Season
Give Safely This Holiday Season Posted: 12/14/2023

Don’t let your kind gesture fall into the hands of scammers. Here’s some safe giving tips to keep in mind all year long..... Read more

Tags: holiday scams, holiday season, scams
Give Safely This Holiday Season
Give Safely This Holiday Season Posted: 11/22/2023

Don’t let your kind gesture fall into the hands of scammers. Here’s some safe giving tips to keep in mind all year long..... Read more

Tags: scams, holiday scams, holiday season