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How To Spot A Pyramid Scheme
How To Spot A Pyramid Scheme Posted: 1/22/2026

How do you know a convincing investment scheme is not a cover for fraudulent activities? Discover the common signs of pyramid schemes and high-risk MLMs..... Read more

Tags: scams, pyramid scheme, consumer tips
How To Avoid Contractor Scams
How To Avoid Contractor Scams Posted: 8/27/2025

Home improvement scams can cost you thousands. Learn the contractor red flags to look for and how BCA can help you find a reputable match for your project..... Read more

Tags: contractors, scams, consumer tips
Delivery Service Text Alert Scams
Delivery Service Text Alert Scams Posted: 5/23/2025

Learn how to identify a package delivery scam and protect yourself. Also, discover other scams to look out for on the Business Consumer Alliance website..... Read more

Tags: scams
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
Avoiding Scammers Scary Tricks
Avoiding Scammers Scary Tricks Posted: 10/30/2023

Business Consumer Alliance (BCA) warns consumers to beware of scary scammers offering too-good-to-be-true treats which are really tricks..... Read more

Tags: scams, Halloween
How to Spot Rental Scams
How to Spot Rental Scams Posted: 9/26/2023

Rental scams are far too common and the devastating results can leave victims fighting to recover their money..... Read more

Tags: scams, Rental Listing, rental agreement
Job Hunters Don’t Fall Prey to Scams
Job Hunters Don’t Fall Prey to Scams Posted: 8/28/2023

Here is a list of common red flags to look for while job hunting and resources to locate a legitimate job..... Read more

Tags: scams, employment scams, tips
Beware of Life Insurance Cash Out Scams
Beware of Life Insurance Cash Out Scams Posted: 8/25/2023

Be very careful when anyone contacts you out of the blue offering you an opportunity that seems too good to be true..... Read more

Tags: scams, identity theft, Life Insurance Policy
How to Fight Robocalls
How to Fight Robocalls Posted: 7/25/2023

Here are some helpful tips to help identify and protect you from robocall scams..... Read more

Tags: robocall, Do Not Call Registry, scams
Homeowners Watch for Misleading Solar Advertisements
Homeowners Watch for Misleading Solar Advertisements Posted: 6/20/2023

Business Consumer Alliance warns homeowners of misleading notices for no-cost solar and other contracting services..... Read more

Tags: scams, home improvements, solar contractors
Identifying Credit Card Debt Relief Scams
Identifying Credit Card Debt Relief Scams Posted: 5/23/2023

Here are a few tips to avoid credit card debt scams and information on where to get actual debt relief assistance..... Read more

Tags: credit card, debt relief, scams