Updated Nov. 22, 2017 On Tuesday at the Hall of Administration in Downtown Los Angeles, Chairman of the Board, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and the Department…

Approximately 57 million customers and more than 600,000 drivers had their personal data stolen in a major data breach against the rideshare company Uber.

LifeSmarts is a fun, team-based competition designed to teach middle school and high school students the knowledge and skills they need to be smart, consumer savvy adults.

College is expensive. Getting a scholarship can help students manage the high costs of higher education. Searching for scholarships can be difficult and sometimes confusing. Your search might make you vulnerable to unrealistic promises and scams.

With the holiday season comes lots of shopping and lots of hiring. Before you accept that side gig to make extra cash for gifts, watch out for signs that the job is actually a scam.

Updated October 25, 2017 Backed by extensive evidence and complaints submitted to DCBA, Attorney General Becerra filed a lawsuit against Curacao for practicing unsavory and…

Updated October 19, 2017 The American Bankers Association designated October 19 as “Get Smart about Credit Day” to encourage youth to learn about using credit…

Updated Oct. 13, 2017 Approximately 143 million U.S. consumers may have had their personal data stolen in a major data breach against the credit reporting…

Updated October 12, 2017 Having a pet makes most people happier and healthier. Searching for the right furry friend for your family can be an…

On Oct. 9, California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in several counties, including neighboring Orange County, due to wildfires. We remind affected consumers to beware of being overcharged and businesses to avoid violating price gouging laws.