By Gabriel Taylor-Marsh, Home Improvement Specialist Looking for a better way to heat and cool your home? Thinking about efficiency measures? Looking to invest in solar panels? Will a heat pump water heater system save dollars and cents? These are all great questions to be asking. Before you make investments or buy or lease a… Continue reading Considerations when pursuing energy projects for your home
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This blog is generated by many contributing writers that are staff of the Consumer Assistance Program of the Attorney General's Office or the Attorney General's Office.
Ticket Purchasing Guide
By Stella Marcantel Within the past few years, online ticket scammers have become an increasingly prevalent issue. Regarding inflated ticket prices, counterfeit tickets, and multiple copies of the same ticket being distributed, here are some ways to be an expert ticket buyer. Vermont’s event vendors have cautioned consumers about fake ticket sales by encouraging consumers… Continue reading Ticket Purchasing Guide
The Season of Changing Leaves and Ripening Scams: Consumer Awareness Tips for Fall
By Amrutaa Vibho, AGO Intern With the changing of the leaves and the shorter days, fall brings a host of seasonal activities and purchases. Whether it’s Halloween costumes or season passes to ski resorts, consumers will be looking to save money on their seasonal purchases. However, this season is also ripe for scams. Here are… Continue reading The Season of Changing Leaves and Ripening Scams: Consumer Awareness Tips for Fall
Scam Targeting Wedding Officiants and Venders
Do you officiate, photograph, cater or provide other wedding services? If so, scammers may try to steal your money by claiming to be potential clients. Several Vermont Justices of the Peace reported to the Consumer Assistance Program a scam in which fake wedding planners reached out to them using fake email addresses. First they asked… Continue reading Scam Targeting Wedding Officiants and Venders
Computer Tech Support Scam Alert
Vermonters have reported an uptick of the Computer Tech Support phishing scam, specifically claiming to be from “V-Tech Solutions”. This scam usually comes as a robocall claiming that the recipient will be charged for antivirus software and instructing them to call back to cancel the charge. This scam uses a common scare tactic of an… Continue reading Computer Tech Support Scam Alert