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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.

Scam Alert: Unexpected Charges for At-Home COVID Tests

 Scam Alert: Unexpected Charges for At-Home COVID Tests 1000 587 Consumer & Business

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…

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Scammers Use AI to Enhance Family Emergency Scams

 Scammers Use AI to Enhance Family Emergency Scams 1000 587 Consumer & Business

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…

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Understanding Card Skimmers and How to Protect Yourself

 Understanding Card Skimmers and How to Protect Yourself 1000 587 Consumer & Business

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)…

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One of These Things Is Not Like the Other: How to Spot Impersonation Scams

 One of These Things Is Not Like the Other: How to Spot Impersonation Scams 1000 587 Consumer & Business

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…

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Romance Scams Will Cost You: Don’t Get Caught in a Bad Romance

 Romance Scams Will Cost You: Don’t Get Caught in a Bad Romance 1000 587 Consumer & Business

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…

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SCAM ALERT: Beware of Government Imposter Scams

 SCAM ALERT: Beware of Government Imposter Scams 1000 586 Consumer & Business

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.…

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Avoid Back-to-School Shopping Scams

 Avoid Back-to-School Shopping Scams 1000 587 Consumer & Business

Back-to-school season can be stressful for many kids and their parents — especially when scammers are back to work with online school shopping scams. But…

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SCAM ALERT: Identity Theft Involving Fake County Purchase Orders

 SCAM ALERT: Identity Theft Involving Fake County Purchase Orders 1000 587 Consumer & Business

The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs is advising business owners to watch out for possible identity theft involving fake government Purchase…

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SCAM ALERT: LA County Will Not Ask For Your Info In Unexpected Phone Calls

 SCAM ALERT: LA County Will Not Ask For Your Info In Unexpected Phone Calls 1000 587 Consumer & Business

Scam Alert: Los Angeles County will not seek your personal or medical information in unexpected phone calls The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA)…

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Scam Alert: Avoid COVID-19 Testing Fraud

 Scam Alert: Avoid COVID-19 Testing Fraud 999 575 Consumer & Business

STATEMENT FROM DCBA DIRECTOR RAFAEL CARBAJAL “Our Board of Supervisors is committed to keeping testing sites trustworthy and free to the public. We are actively…

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