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Consumer Action’s Alerts highlight trends in consumer complaints, scams, outrageous fees and other notable consumer information.

Using QR codes could put your data and your privacy at risk (Aug 25, 2021)
Since the pandemic, many restaurants and large retailers are using QR codes (mobile links) to connect customers to &ldquo
How and where to apply for emergency rental dollars (Aug 11, 2021)
Leer en español | Read in Spanish With a new eviction moratorium in place
Cómo y dónde solicitar ayuda de emergencia para pagar el alquiler (Aug 11, 2021)
Read in English | Leer en inglés La nueva moratoria contra desalojos que protege a la

Watch out for tax scams during the pandemic (Jun 30, 2021)
The Internal Revenue Service's 2021 “Dirty Dozen” list warns taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions to be
Nuevas y no tan nuevas estafas de las que hay que cuidarse (Scams to watch out for) (Jun 04, 2021)
NOTE: For an English version of the scams covered in this alert, see our May 2021 Scam Gram! newsletter here. Consumer
Cuídese de tres nuevas estafas durante la pandemia (Three new COVID scams) (Apr 27, 2021)
NOTE: For an English version of the scams covered in this alert, see the "Tips!" section in our

Changes to California law protect consumers who owe time-barred debts (Oct 31, 2018)
A recent change to California law significantly limits the ability of debt collectors to collect a time-barred debt from a
July 2012 brings new protections for California car buyers (Sep 27, 2011)
AB 1215 (Blumenfield) has been signed by Governor Brown. Once it takes effect, it will offer important new protections to car
Arbitration no shield for debt collectors (Jul 08, 2009)
The Public Justice Access to Justice Campaign and Mandatory Arbitration Abuse Prevention Project has helped win a major victory for