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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: Identity Theft Involving Fraudulent Unemployment Claims

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

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Top Holiday Job Scams to Avoid this Season

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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…

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Watch Out for These Spooky Scams!

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This Halloween figures to be filled with celebration as LA County continues to open up. However, the holiday should come with a bit of caution…

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Scam Alert: Fake Los Angeles County Checks

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Los Angeles County (County) warns consumers to be on the lookout for a scam involving counterfeit checks that appear to be from the County. Recently,…

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Avoiding COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

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UPDATED: Oct. 25, 2021 Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available for residents of Los Angeles County, scammers are targeting local residents with new, vaccine-related…

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Watch Out for These Scams As We Celebrate This Unique Holiday Season

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It’s a holiday season like no other, but one thing remains constant: scammers are looking to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. The Los Angeles County…

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Scam Alert: Avoid COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scams

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THE SCAM: COVID-19 cases are growing in L.A. County. You might get a phone call, text message or email from a “contact tracer” looking for…

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Scam Alert: DCBA will not contact you through robocalls

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Scam Alert: DCBA will not contact you through robocalls The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) has received reports of a telephone scam targeting…

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Social Security Phone Call Scam

 Social Security Phone Call Scam 150 150 Consumer & Business

The Scam You receive a phone call from someone claiming to be a representative of the Social Security Administration, saying your social security number has…

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Bitcoin Scam

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The Scam You get a threatening call from someone claiming to be from LAPD, informing you that your social security number was stolen and that…

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