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 Protect Yourself After the Disaster
Updated January 21, 2010
• If recent weather damaged your property, protect it.
• Thieves prey upon those who are most vulnerable.
• Find out who is trying to help or harm you.
• Insurance scams, price gouging among dangers.
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 Help Victims, Don't Become One
Updated January 14, 2010
• If you donate to earthquake victims, do it wisely.
• Watch out for phony charities and scams.
• Research charities before you give.
• Think before you click a link or send a text.
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Scam Alert! "Reassessment" of Property Taxes
Updated Nov. 4, 2009
DCA investigation leads to $1.35M settlement
with pots and pans sales company
Updated Jan. 13, 2010
• Hy Cite/Royal Prestige was ordered to pay restitution to consumer victims.
• Hy Cite targeted consumers through in-home demonstrations of cookware.
• The government has twice investigated and sued this company.
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 DCA's 2009 Consumer Resource Directory
Updated Oct. 7, 2009
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs is pleased to release its 2009 Consumer Resource Directory. Our Resource Directory provides information on the services our Department provides, plus a list of over 160 agencies and organizations that assist consumers. Click here (large PDF format) for a digital copy and check inside to find out how to order a copy from DCA.
DCA investigation leads to 10-year jail sentence for fake immigration lawyer
February 4, 2009
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