Unfortunately, many scam encounters result in monetary loss in Vermont. In 2020, 249 Vermonters lost approximately $1.5 million to scammers. The most common scams associated with monetary loss were imposter scams (scammers posing as friends, family members, or romantic interests) and online classified listing scams (scams perpetrated on sites such as Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace). Scammers ask… Continue reading Protect your Money from Scammers!
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Puppy Love
By Crystal Baldwin Nothing quite beats puppy snuggles to lift spirits and brighten moods. Though I speak now mostly from personal experience as the owner of a sweet cuddly chihuahua, Bobby, my sweeping generalization is based in fact. Loving on animals induces the cuddle chemical, oxytocin, giving the body a calming feel-good rush. Who couldn’t use a… Continue reading Puppy Love
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
Staying Warm This Winter
If you or someone you know is having trouble affording heat this winter, I encourage you to seek out programs that can assist
My Online Shopping Plan
With online shopping ramping up and expected to continue to remain steady with the holiday giving season approaching, how can we be savvy online shoppers? As I prepare for the season, I am going to follow an online shopping plan