Unlicensed Remote Computer Repair Businesses Cited

The Department of Consumer Affairs is cracking down on unlicensed remote computer repair and appliance repair businesses.During a two-day sting, the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance remote computer repair said it cited more than two dozen businesses that were operating illegally in the Sacramento area.Fast Break Tech on Folsom Boulevard was among the local business that were cited.Steven Wright, the proprietor, has been in business since 1999 and said he never knew he needed anything other than a business license.All stores and individuals hit in last weeks sting had been previously warned either in writing, or in person that they didnt have a current license to operate, the bureau said.Any electronic appliance remote computer repair businesses -- including big box stores like Best Buy and Circuit City -- are required to be licensed through the department.Electronic remote computer repair shops require more than just a business license to give consumers added protection and to help them with recourse if something goes wrong with their item, the bureau said.The department said consumers should always check to see if any business theyre planning to do work with is licensed.

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