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
Category: Consumer
Long-Term Care Facilities: A Consumer Guide
Which long-term care facility is right for you or your loved one? It can be difficult to navigate this decision, but the Vermont Attorney General’s Office hopes to provide some help. Together with the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL), we’ve released a new consumer guide called “Comparing Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Residences,… Continue reading Long-Term Care Facilities: A Consumer Guide
Credit 101
Credit can be a confusing concept. CAP wants to make it simple for you! This post is a guide to credit, credit bureaus, credit reports and more. What is credit? Your “credit” refers to your ability to borrow money and how much you can borrow. Your “credit score” is determined by your credit history, and… Continue reading Credit 101
National Consumer Protection Week: Protect Your Neighbors from Scams
When you gather for Town Meeting day to tackle issues in your community, take a moment to spread the message about scams. By having a conversation with our neighbors, together we can work to stop scams. Earlier this year, we released the top scams reported to our office in 2018. This information is still up… Continue reading National Consumer Protection Week: Protect Your Neighbors from Scams
National Consumer Protection Week: Used Car Buying Guidance
It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Check in all week for consumer information you should know. Today, we’re informing consumers about buying a car. Buying a car is often one of the largest purchases made in a consumer’s life. Its vital consumers take the time to review and research their options prior to purchasing a car.… Continue reading National Consumer Protection Week: Used Car Buying Guidance