By Crystal Baldwin As we prepare for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Saturday, please read and share: “Finding Help,” a guide on help options for Vermonters experiencing elder abuse, exploitation and neglect. When considering care for our loved ones, there is a lot to think about . Who should help manage their money? Should someone live with them, and who? Can we afford… Continue reading World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Help in Your Community
Category: Consumer
Social Media Scams Hope to Elicit Funds from Grieving Families
Scammers are targeting grieving families, hosting fake funeral live stream Facebook posts and asking for payment to access the service. Scammers may further make fake social media pages of loved ones to post the funeral livestream.
The livestream option for funeral services is typically free to guests. If you are asked to provide payment, disengage and contact the organizer directly, such as the funeral home or the person who arranged the funeral services.
The array of scams that can occur on social media is virtually limitless.
Vermont Origins Guidance for Businesses
Vermont law specifies which products may be labeled and marketed with terms such as “locally grown” and “made in Vermont.” This law is important to protect the integrity and name recognition of the Vermont brand. If your business is intending to use the Vermont name when labeling or branding products, be sure to check out… Continue reading Vermont Origins Guidance for Businesses
Guides available to help consumers recognize greenwashing
Greenwashing is a marketing, public relations and sales strategy designed to make a company or product appear environmentally friendly, or “green” when the claims being made have little or no meaningful impact on reducing environmental harms. Greenwashing harms individual consumers as well as the broader marketplace. Consumer Impact As more consumers make purchases or seek… Continue reading Guides available to help consumers recognize greenwashing
Buying Eclipse Day Eyewear
As we get ready for Eclipse Day, before you gaze at the sun, take a moment to double-check that you have the proper eyewear. Not all “eclipse glasses” claiming to meet specific safety standards and ISO compliance requirements will be safe for viewing the sun. Counterfeits will be sold, particularly on well-known online sale platforms.… Continue reading Buying Eclipse Day Eyewear