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National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a time for Americans to learn about consumer rights and how to spot and avoid frauds and scams. The week-long campaign by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is part of an ongoing consumer protection effort. The FTC reports that 2.8 million fraud reports were…

Education, engagement, and empowerment via social, web, and phone With millions of California consumers online and on social media, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and its boards and bureaus are right there with you! All of DCA’s licensing entities have websites providing consumer resources, insights, and answers 24/7/365,…

The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is made up of 36 different entities that license and regulate more than three million licensees in more than 280 different license types to protect consumers across the state. Here are answers to some consumer’s frequently asked questions about DCA: Which professions are licensed…

No degree? No problem. A career in consumer protection is still within reach. Connect with recruiters from the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) at the Work for California “No Degree Required” Job Fair Tuesday, October 3 at the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency. DCA offers many entry-level career opportunities…

If you’ve ever thought about applying for a state job, especially at the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), there is an exciting opportunity happening September 7, 2023. DCA is partnering with the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) to host an in-person workshop in Sacramento where job seekers in…

The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is made up of 36 different entities that license and regulate more than three million licensees in more than 280 different license types to protect consumers across the state. From architects to accountants and dentists to nurses, DCA provides consumers with current license…

The latest issue of the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Consumer Connection magazine has arrived, containing news, tips, and information you need to be an informed consumer. Here is what’s inside: COVER STORY: Expanding Support to Communities Through Licensing—Resources Available for U.S. Military Members and Their Families as well as Refugees, Asylees,…

The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) licenses and regulates over 3 million professionals in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations and permits, from architects to accountants, dentists to nurses across its 36 entities. DCA offers a variety of resources for consumers to stay informed about the department…

  As the New Year approaches, the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) wants to remind those working or operating in the alarm security industry that a long-anticipated change is coming to its application process. The passage of AB 830 in 2021 mandates that all alarm-industry applications must be…

Two new laws that will have a direct effect on professional fiduciaries go into effect on January 1, 2023. They’ll both have a direct impact for the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau’s (PFB) licensees and applicants and it’s important for fiduciaries and consumers to become familiar with these new requirements. Effective January…