Under the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, credit freezes are free of charge to anybody, regardless of whether or not they are victims of identity theft. This new law requires credit-reporting agencies to eliminate the cost of credit freezes, credit unfreezes (thaws) and yearlong fraud alerts to consumers. Website Required: The three… Continue reading Protect Your Credit: Get a Free Freeze
Author: Crystal Baldwin
Crystal manages the publication and distribution of the CAP Connection blog.
Scam Awareness Tips When Disaster Hits
As a state, we learned about the importance of storm preparedness in the wake of Irene. We are fortunate not to experience such disaster regularly. We express heartfelt concern for those devastated by the effects of Tropical Depression Florence. Though miles away from our homes in Vermont, such storms can still impact us indirectly. Vermonters… Continue reading Scam Awareness Tips When Disaster Hits
Back to School Shopping
August marks the close of the summer with school days just around the corner. For many, this means a lot of shopping must be done. From school supplies to sizing-up clothes, it’s back to school and retail shopping season. Whether you shop in store or online, we hope to provide you with some helpful information… Continue reading Back to School Shopping
Sun Protection Products and UV Exposure Risk
We’ve had some nice days here in Vermont. Though most people may not greet a sunshiny day with concern about ultraviolet (UV) protection, it is something we must be mindful about. UV radiation comes from the sun and man-made sources like tanning beds. The most common cancer in the United States, skin cancer, is primarily… Continue reading Sun Protection Products and UV Exposure Risk
Announcing: The Elder Protection Initiative
Last Friday, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, our office made an important announcement: we launched a new unit focused on protecting older Vermonters. It’s called the Elder Protection Initiative, or EPI. The EPI is team of attorneys, investigators and staff from across the VT Attorney General’s Office (from its Criminal, Public Protection and Human… Continue reading Announcing: The Elder Protection Initiative