SCAM ALERT: Phony Calls and Emails Threatening Property Owners https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/fraud-alert-for-DCBA-front-page.jpg 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png March 6, 2024 March 6, 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs and the Treasurer and Tax Collector are asking the public to be aware of a scam targeting…
Avoid Scams this Holiday Season https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-1170444864-1024x486.jpg 1024 486 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png December 11, 2023 December 18, 2023
The holiday season is an exciting time for many families. Don’t let scams, theft, and fraud ruin your joy. Before you make a purchase or…
5 Tips for Avoiding Charity Scams After Disasters and Tragedies https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Charity-Scam-Cover-1000-×-587-px.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png August 17, 2023 August 17, 2023
Disasters and tragedies often bring out the best in people who want to help others in need. Unfortunately, these incidents may also attract scammers who…
Scam Alert: Unexpected Charges for At-Home COVID Tests https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/scam-alert-medicare-covid-test.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png August 15, 2023 August 16, 2023
THE SCAM: During the COVID-19 emergency, you could order at-home COVID-19 tests at no cost. It was convenient, helpful, and free. Today with the official…
Scammers Use AI to Enhance Family Emergency Scams https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AI-family-emergency-scams.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png May 15, 2023 May 15, 2023
You get a call. There’s a panicked familiar voice on the line. It’s your grandson saying he’s in deep trouble. He wrecked the car and…
Understanding Card Skimmers and How to Protect Yourself https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Check-the-Device-Twice.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png April 17, 2023 June 21, 2023
SpanishChineseRussianArmenianFarsiTagalogCambodianKoreanVietnamese What is Card Skimming? A card skimmer is an illegal device that criminals attach to card readers at Automated Teller Machines, (ATM), Point-of-Sale (POS)…
One of These Things Is Not Like the Other: How to Spot Impersonation Scams https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Scam-Likely-.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png March 7, 2023 March 7, 2023
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2023 couldn’t come at a better time. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released their top frauds of 2022 list…
LA County DCBA Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/happy-couple-shopping-online.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png March 6, 2023 March 6, 2023
Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Wondering about the best way to improve your credit, shop for a used car, or…
Romance Scams Will Cost You: Don’t Get Caught in a Bad Romance https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Online-Dating-Scam-Alert-1000-×-587.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png February 13, 2023 February 13, 2023
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate but losing money in…
SCAM ALERT: Beware of Government Imposter Scams https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fraud-photo-for-website.jpg 1000 586 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png December 2, 2022 December 2, 2022
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs is advising L.A. County residents to be on the lookout for possible government imposter scams.…