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FTC issues over $5 million in refunds to victims of credit repair scheme
A November 2022 lawsuit filed by the organization alleged ACRO Services stole millions of dollars from customers under the promise of reduced credit card debt within 12 to 18 months.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation
As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t the city better prepared?
FTC sues PepsiCo, alleging price discrimination is raising costs for consumers
The Federal Trade Commission is suing PepsiCo for alleged price discrimination in the final days of the Biden administration.
Dave Inc. Is Being Investigated For Securities Fraud And Affected Investors Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm
NDAQ:DAVE) Dave Inc. Is Being Investigated For Securities Fraud And Affected Investors Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm
Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes, death toll rises to 10
Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning into a third night, as dry desert winds fanning the flames again gathered strength.
California lawmakers move to speed up rebuilding, recovery in Los Angeles with new legislation
Lawmakers from across California announced new legislative proposals Thursday intended to speed up rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County as thousands remain evacuated from their homes.
Apartment giant Greystar facing FTC lawsuit over misleading rental fees
The suit accuses the company of falsely advertising rental prices by failing to inform renters of numerous mandatory fees.
Los Angeles Fires: Resources Available for the Music Community
Artists and music industry workers have resources and relief funds they can apply to if they've been impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County
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After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to take advantage of vulnerable groups by impersonating representatives from relief and government agencies, or with contracting scams, other types of fraud and impersonation can also surround these events. If you’re already feeling vulnerable, you may be more likely to fall for other types of fraud, such as:
Kinder Morgan shuts two Los Angeles fuel pipelines due to power outages
Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan Inc said that two of its fuel pipelines in Los Angeles have been shut since Jan. 8 due to power outages, as the most destructive wildfires in the city's history continued to burn uncontained on Thursday.
Apple Card owners affected by Los Angeles wildfires can postpone payments
After Tim Cook announced that Apple is donating to help those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, the company
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The L.A. Fires Expose a Web of Governments, Weak by Design
Who’s in charge? The muddled jurisdiction of Los Angeles leaves a critical question in doubt. By Adam Nagourney Adam Nagourney, a national political reporter, was the Los Angeles bureau chief ...