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Small Businesses- Watch for Web Design Scams
Small Businesses- Watch for Web Design Scams Posted: 7/26/2019

Interested in revamping your website to promote your brand? Here are some key tips to keep in mind before hiring a web developer to revamp your website. .... Read more

Tags: scams, web design, small business
Kim’s Catch:  DailyHemps Online Scam
Kim’s Catch: DailyHemps Online Scam Posted: 7/24/2019

The legalization of recreational and medical cannabis in certain states has caused a boom in the cannabis industry. With CBD and cannabis products gaining more popularity, scammers are looking to cash.... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, scams
Free Swimsuit Offer Leaves Shoppers High and Dry
Free Swimsuit Offer Leaves Shoppers High and Dry Posted: 8/17/2018

In an age where social media is a vast platform to reach all kinds of users, many boutique businesses are using Instagram and Facebook to advertise their goods. Unfortunately, many scammers and dishon.... Read more

Tags: scams
Avoid Vacation Rental Scams - Infographic
Avoid Vacation Rental Scams - Infographic Posted: 7/23/2018

Nothing puts a damper on a vacation like being scammed. Scammers steal photos and listing information from legitimate vacation rental companies to con renters into paying them. Then they disappear. He.... Read more

Tags: Vacation rentals, scams
Watch Out for Crafty Unclaimed Funds Scheme
Watch Out for Crafty Unclaimed Funds Scheme Posted: 6/15/2018

Business Consumer Alliance wants to warn consumers about an unclaimed money scam that has bilked some consumers out of thousands of dollars..... Read more

Tags: scams, government agencies, unclaimed property, unclaimed funds
Dating Disasters: Online Romance Scams
Dating Disasters: Online Romance Scams Posted: 2/13/2018

Dating options have come a long way. With so many dating apps, matchmaking websites, and social media, there are more ways than ever to connect with people. Unfortunately, some of those connections ar.... Read more

Tags: online dating, scams, dating advice
Starting a Business?  Don’t Fall for Licensing Scams
Starting a Business? Don’t Fall for Licensing Scams Posted: 11/3/2017

If you are starting a business, be on the lookout for business license schemes. Scammers are using email, mail, social media, phone calls, and any method they can think of to perpetrate the scam. They.... Read more

Tags: business license, scams
Avoid Getting Burned by Summer Scams
Avoid Getting Burned by Summer Scams Posted: 7/25/2017

Scammers are prevalant at all times of the year. BCA has a list of summer scams to watch out for..... Read more

Tags: scams
Kim’s Catch:  FTC Finally Catches Previously Reported Investment Scammer
Kim’s Catch: FTC Finally Catches Previously Reported Investment Scammer Posted: 11/9/2016

Avoid these types of work at home schemes. The FTC took action against a shady telemarketing company that swindled over $9 Million from victims..... Read more

Tags: seniors, scams, investments, Kim's Catch
Consumers Find Food Fest Deals Unsavory
Consumers Find Food Fest Deals Unsavory Posted: 7/7/2016

Customers have been burned by fake advertisements posted on social media, on sites like Groupon, in local newspapers, and online. Business Consumer Alliance warns bargain seekers to beware of food fes.... Read more

Tags: food deals, scams