If it’s time for you to escape on a getaway, keep in mind that scammers love to target those with travel plans. Vacations should be relaxing. Don’t let unexpected scams and travel pitfalls stress you out! There are countless ways one can be scammed while planning travel. With all the R & R you have… Continue reading Travel Tips
Author: Crystal Baldwin
Crystal manages the publication and distribution of the CAP Connection blog.
Match or Mooch? Preventing Romance Scams
Too often, Vermonters reveal to us that a scammer lied to them about being in a long-distance relationship. These scams can be heartbreaking. They are not uncovered until the love interest asks for money—or once money gets sent. Sent money can’t be retrieved, making the betrayal more painful. Vermonters lose tens of thousands of dollars… Continue reading Match or Mooch? Preventing Romance Scams
Stay Safe Online
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and next Tuesday is National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day. Now is a good time to check-in on your computer use and internet safety. To the average computer user, the tasks required to be secure can be overwhelming. But, StaySafeOnline.org allows you to find all the information you… Continue reading Stay Safe Online
Congratulations, You’re A Winner!
Have you received a letter, email, or even a Facebook message telling you that you have won a sweepstakes or lottery prize, such as thousands of dollars and a car? Have you been asked to send money to cover taxes or registration fees so that you can receive your prize? If so, you are being… Continue reading Congratulations, You’re A Winner!
Buying and Selling on Online Listing Sites
Most Vermonters love a good deal. So, we know how appealing it can be to search for discounted products through online listing sites. And, when the deal of the century is finally located, we know how easy it is to want to act quickly, rather than question if the deal is too good to be… Continue reading Buying and Selling on Online Listing Sites