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. Alex and Elizabeth Grimes, our July Vermonters of the Month, describe the past six years as a “whirlwind of emotion.” May 5, 2013 is the day that forever… Continue reading Vermonters of the Month: Elizabeth and Alex Grimes
Month: July 2019
Help Stop Service Member Charity Scams
Scammers will say just about anything to get your money! Unfortunately, this includes pretending to be charities. For Military Consumer Month, we’d like to share some information about how you can securely give to legitimate charities who support our service members, and avoid scams. For more information, watch and share this video produced by the… Continue reading Help Stop Service Member Charity Scams
Service Members, Veterans, and Families Burdened by Imposter Scams
July is military consumer month, and here at the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) we hope to spotlight the most common type of scams affecting service members and veterans— imposter scams. Last year, more than 36,000 service members, veterans, or family members reported an imposter scam nationwide. Imposter scams take a variety of forms. For example,… Continue reading Service Members, Veterans, and Families Burdened by Imposter Scams