Mar 3, 2025 | Consumer Protection
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week the first week of March, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today released a list of the Top 10 Consumer Complaints. The list includes the top consumer complaint categories the California Department of Justice...
Feb 3, 2025 | Consumer Protection
An FCC Order on Robocalls and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA): has significant provisions of an FCC order became effective on January 27, 2025. The order clarifies that prior express written consent to receive prerecorded telemarketing calls to a cell phone...
Jan 6, 2025 | Consumer Protection
As 2025 begins, California will have a new set of laws that are being enacted to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all Californians. These new laws are designed to protect consumers from unfair financial practices and provide greater control over their...
Dec 1, 2024 | Consumer Protection, Credit Fraud, Identity Theft, Privacy
The calendar year is coming to an end and with it comes yet one more opportunity for scammers and hackers to strike. Don’t let these Grinches steal your holiday. Here are some of the most common end-of-year scam that you should be aware of. End-of-Year Upgrade Scams...
Nov 1, 2024 | Consumer Protection, Credit Fraud, Identity Theft, Privacy
The holidays are generally about the gift of giving, goodwill towards others. Unfortunately, there are others who will use the holiday season to take advantage of individuals’ generosity and faith in mankind. They are the real grinches who stole not only the Christmas...
Oct 1, 2024 | Consumer Protection, Identity Theft, Privacy
Financial scams targeting older adults are costly, widespread, and on the rise. While cyber-enabled crime has been around for many years now, the methods used by perpetrators continue to increase in scope and sophistication. Scammers and con artists tend to go after...