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Slam the Gavel on Jury Duty Scams
Slam the Gavel on Jury Duty Scams Posted: 9/2/2015

If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be an officer of the court or a law enforcement representative claiming there’s a warrant out for your arrest for failing to show up for jury duty,.... Read more

Tags: Jury Duty, scams
Kim
Kim's Catch: Loyal Service Unit Special Team Services Posted: 9/1/2015

Security guards looking for jobs and security company operators are warned to be on the watch for Loyal Service Unit Special Team Services (“LSU”), and specifically its principal, Michael McCarthy (“M.... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, scams, security
8 Ways to Protect Yourself from Vacation Rental Scams
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

Tags: fraud, Vacation rentals, scams
Kim
Kim's Catch: Consumer Advocate Services Enterprises (C.A.S.E.) Posted: 7/10/2015

It’s bad enough to be ripped off by fraudulent business practices and outright scams, but many victims who’ve already lost money to timeshare resale or investment scams are often targeted by fraudster.... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, timeshares, scams, investments
BCA Scam Watch:  eCyclebest
BCA Scam Watch: eCyclebest Posted: 6/22/2015

When it comes to electronics, especially mobile devices, it’s hard keeping up with the latest version. It seems as soon as the new iPhone or Galaxy series device is announced, there is a newer version.... Read more

Tags: scams, cell phone
5 Deceptive Scams Small Businesses Should Be Aware Of
5 Deceptive Scams Small Businesses Should Be Aware Of Posted: 5/6/2015

Small to medium-sized businesses, churches, and nonprofit businesses have been hit hard by unscrupulous scammers perpetrating various scams. Some common schemes that affect small businesses are office.... Read more

Tags: scams, business tips, consumer tips
7 Signs of a Charity Scam
7 Signs of a Charity Scam Posted: 4/28/2015

The massive earthquake in Nepal and the Katmandu Valley area that is responsible for over 4,600 deaths has left devastation in its wake. As with any disaster, there are many caring individuals that wa.... Read more

Tags: charity, scams, consumer tips
BCA Scam Watch: City Home Rentals
BCA Scam Watch: City Home Rentals Posted: 4/23/2015

Prospective tenants are displeased with City Home Rentals for taking their money and not delivering agreed upon services. The La Puente, California operator of a Pre-paid Rental Listing Service is acc.... Read more

Tags: scams, prepaid rental listings, consumer tips
BCA Scam Watch: eLoan Financial Services
BCA Scam Watch: eLoan Financial Services Posted: 12/5/2014

When you are in a financial bind or find yourself having trouble making ends meet, financial resources may be limited. Often marketed as easy ways to obtain cash quickly, installment loans and payday .... Read more

Tags: scams, payday loans, consumer tips, GreenDot
Kim
Kim's Catch of the Day: Saving Makes Money Posted: 11/19/2014

In November 2013, Kim’s Catch put out a warning to consumers regarding an outfit named Money Plus Saver. The company claimed to provide a “membership” program offering discounts on various name brand.... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, scams, consumer tips