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Fraudsters constantly develop new scams to steal money from consumers and violate their rights. Education and awareness are the best tools to combat consumer fraud. Check this page regularly to learn about recent scams and how to avoid them.

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Families Get Justice After DCBA Investigation Leads to Sentences in Immigration Services Fraud Case

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After a prolonged journey, immigrant families have begun to find justice following an extensive Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) investigation that led to multiple criminal convictions in a far-reaching immigration services fraud case. This case, which saw 73 immigrants scammed by a single fraudulent service provider, underscores the importance of…

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Consumers Impacted by Bridge Fire or Rancho Palos Verdes Landslides Should Report Suspected Price Gouging

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On Sept. 10, 2024, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency because of the Bridge Fire, which is currently burning in the Angeles National Forest in northeast Los Angeles County. This local emergency follows last week’s State of California declared state of emergency in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes following…

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LA County Sues Hawx Services Pest Control Alleging Illegal High-Pressure Sales Tactics and Charging for Services Not Provided

 LA County Sues Hawx Services Pest Control Alleging Illegal High-Pressure Sales Tactics and Charging for Services Not Provided 1000 586 Consumer & Business

Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit today against a Utah-based pest control company, Hawx Services, LLC, which does business in the County and across California as Hawx Pest Control, alleging illegal, fraudulent and unfair business practices that financially harm consumers. The lawsuit alleges that Hawx engages in the following unfair and deceptive business practices and…

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