Don’t let your dream day turn into a nightmare! As wedding season gets closer, we are here to warn you about five wedding-related scams that target both people planning weddings and businesses providing services: #1 Fake photographer: Scammers offer what appear to be professional photography services through websites with stolen or stock images. They ask… Continue reading 5 Wedding Scams to Avoid
Month: March 2019
Vermonter of the Month: Monique Priestley
This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. Driven by her “love for community in every sense of the word,” our March Vermonter of the Month, Monique Priestley, founded The Space On Main in 2017 as… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Monique Priestley
National Consumer Protection Week: Resource Roundup
To wrap-up National Consumer Protection Week, we are shining a spotlight on our community partner Vermont 2-1-1, a health and human service helpline offering information and referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Vermont 2-1-1 is a program of the United Ways of Vermont that connects Vermonters to the local agencies, organizations, services… Continue reading National Consumer Protection Week: Resource Roundup
Vermont’s Businesses Are Protected Under Vermont’s Consumer Laws
I Businesses can be consumers too! Vermont is unique in that our Consumer Protection Act defines “consumer” to include businesses that are the consumer in a transaction, such as when purchasing goods or services that are not for resale (9 V.S.A. § 2451a(a)). If your business needs help, contact our Small Business Advocate by emailing… Continue reading Vermont’s Businesses Are Protected Under Vermont’s Consumer Laws
National Consumer Protection Week: Debt Settlement Awareness
Debt can be a major source of stress and financial strain. In fact, the average Vermonter has nearly $10,000 in credit card debt, according to the Burlington Free Press. For National Consumer Protection Week, we’re sharing important information about debt settlement programs. Helpful services There are free services that can help you settle your debt. You… Continue reading National Consumer Protection Week: Debt Settlement Awareness