By Crystal Baldwin When I presented on the topic of identity theft a decade ago, the concept seemed somewhat distant, impacting few individuals with identity thieves using dated and laborious tactics to steal identities. A section of my presentation was devoted … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
By Crystal Baldwin and Sara Spencer “Your electricity will be shut off, if you don’t pay.” Imagine receiving this message in the middle of your work day while relying on electricity to serve your customers. Or, maybe the message comes … Continue reading
Today, our office issued a scam alert to warn about a scam that monopolizes on our COVID-19 hardship. The email claims that the Vermont Department of Labor has recognized the difficulty the pandemic has caused and will pay $3750 starting today. All that is needed is identity verification. What … Continue reading