The Consumer Assistance Program has recorded a 220% increase in gift card scams with loss reports since December. Gift card scams take many forms; however, all request a gift card as payment and for the numbers on the back of the card to be provided to the scammer. Be in the know: Using gift cards… Continue reading Gift Card Scams on the Rise in Vermont
Author: Crystal Baldwin
Crystal manages the publication and distribution of the CAP Connection blog.
Smarter Than The Scammer
This week, during National Consumer Protection week, our staff members are opening up and sharing stories of when they were scammed. Because no one is invincible to being #scammed. Let’s keep the dialogue moving, share this post and your own scam stories and lessons learned. Entangling yourself in a scam to see where it goes,… Continue reading Smarter Than The Scammer
Scam Invincible
This week, during National Consumer Protection week, our staff members are opening up and sharing stories of when they were scammed. Because no one is invincible to being #scammed. Let’s keep the dialogue moving, share this post and your own scam stories and lessons learned. I’ll never forget the first time I was scammed. Yes,… Continue reading Scam Invincible
Open Enrollment Medicare Card and Social Security Number Phishing Scam Alert
Scammers are posing as Medicare saying they need your Medicare card number or Social Security Number to issue a new card or to verify medical information to keep your coverage active. The calls may also claim that coverage is expiring or in need of renewal. During Medicare Open Enrollment and all year, hang up on… Continue reading Open Enrollment Medicare Card and Social Security Number Phishing Scam Alert
Medical Cancer Swab Screening Scam
Consumers have reported receiving calls or online solicitations for free medical cancer screening kits in exchange for Medicare information. While cheek swabs are used in common screenings for illnesses and genetics, unprompted and unsolicited calls or online advertisements for free cancer screening kits are a scam. Phone. Often this scam begins with a phone call,… Continue reading Medical Cancer Swab Screening Scam