Author: Crystal Baldwin

Crystal manages the publication and distribution of the CAP Connection blog.

Scam Alert: Fake Tax Filing Websites

Scammers are operating fraudulent websites with website names very similar to the VT Department of Taxes online taxpayer portal, “myVTax.Vermont.gov”. When navigating to the Vermont Department of Taxes online, doublecheck that the URL in your browser indicates “Vermont.gov”. The scam websites use “.com” or other extensions, and NOT “.gov”. It is advised to always thoroughly… Continue reading Scam Alert: Fake Tax Filing Websites

Vermont Government Imposters 

Government imposter scams were among the top scams reported to the Consumer Assistance Program by Vermonters in 2025. These scams take many forms, with fraudsters posing as federal or state agency.   Vermonters have reported many DMV imposter scams threatening license revocation due to outstanding driving violations. Similarly, a wave of Economic Services imposters last fall prompted a statewide scam alert.   In the new year, scammers are again targeting recipients of 3SquaresVT – also known as SNAP or food stamps. The… Continue reading Vermont Government Imposters 

Nonstandard Standardized Test Calls

As a student, the standardized test may have been one of the first times I was asked to provide personal information like my address and birthday and optional Social Security number on a form. As one of the first times my SSN was queried, I remember my heart racing a bit. I found this sudden… Continue reading Nonstandard Standardized Test Calls

Avoid Scams and Fraud During Flood Recovery

Vermonters have become all too familiar with the difficulties of disaster flooding. We know from experience that as we seek to recover, time is of the essence. We may bypass research gathering steps to respond as quickly as possible to the most pressing needs. When encountering urgent, unexpected, or unfamiliar consumer transactions, like agreements for… Continue reading Avoid Scams and Fraud During Flood Recovery