Author: Crystal Baldwin

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

Internet Scams to Avoid

By Crystal Baldwin  This time last year, I had no idea my whole life would be online—work, exercise, shopping excursions, and more.  Now that pretty much every facet of my life, and likely yours too, involves the internet, we must be on the lookout for new and developing scams to prevent ourselves and our friends and loved… Continue reading Internet Scams to Avoid

Beware of the Electricity Cut Off Scam

By Crystal Baldwin and Sara Spencer “Your electricity will be shut off, if you don’t pay.”  Imagine receiving this message in the middle of your work day while relying on electricity to serve your customers.  Or, maybe the message comes into your home while every single person is using an electronic device for work or… Continue reading Beware of the Electricity Cut Off Scam

The Awful COVID-19 Hardship Benefits and Compensation Scam

Today, our office issued a scam alert to warn about a scam that monopolizes on our COVID-19 hardship.  The email claims that the Vermont Department of Labor has recognized the difficulty the pandemic has caused and will pay $3750 starting today.  All that is needed is identity verification. What Vermont family couldn’t use this extra help?  Especially while many Vermonters enter the holiday season.  According to a recent… Continue reading The Awful COVID-19 Hardship Benefits and Compensation Scam