The five most common scams for businesses include: Imposters of business personnel, fake orders of goods or services, business identity theft, phishing, and government imposters. Vermont businesses submitted 176 of the 3,982 scams reported to the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) in 2025. The top scam businesses must look out for is the Imposter of… Continue reading Scams Reported by Businesses in 2025
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Information that is relevant to businesses primarily, whether as the consumer in a transaction, or for resource purposes.
Celebrating Vermont’s Small Businesses
Every year, National Small Business Week recognizes how important small businesses are to our economy and communities. In 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration celebrates the innovation, resilience, and impact of small businesses nationwide. In Vermont, small businesses build our communities, create jobs, and add to what makes our state unique. The Consumer Assistance Program… Continue reading Celebrating Vermont’s Small Businesses
Protect your small business against fraud with secure payment systems
“This will end my business operations.” “I can’t afford to stay open.” “I am just trying to operate my business.” Vermont small businesses have reported substantial losses from scams. With more than 76,000 small businesses in the state, representing 99% of Vermont businesses and employing 60% of Vermont’s employees, small businesses are the backbone of… Continue reading Protect your small business against fraud with secure payment systems
Scam Targeting Wedding Officiants and Venders
Do you officiate, photograph, cater or provide other wedding services? If so, scammers may try to steal your money by claiming to be potential clients. Several Vermont Justices of the Peace reported to the Consumer Assistance Program a scam in which fake wedding planners reached out to them using fake email addresses. First they asked… Continue reading Scam Targeting Wedding Officiants and Venders
Small Business Flood Relief Resources and Action Steps
Update August, 20, 2024: “FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Vermont to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides from July 9-11, 2024” (https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240820/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-vermont). As businesses rebuild what was lost and purchase new items after the floods, we urge businesses to engage… Continue reading Small Business Flood Relief Resources and Action Steps