By Crystal Baldwin Recently, three Vermonters reported losing just under $1 million in total to cryptocurrency scams. Entire retirement accounts were drained, and because of early withdrawal penalties, thousands of dollars are due to the IRS. Some owe family members for funds borrowed on the chance that cryptocurrency would substantially increase their investment. As a peer-to-peer… Continue reading Scammers are using cryptocurrency to steal your money
Identity Theft How to Guide: 5 Steps
Navigating the identity theft recovery process can be overwhelming. Find out more about identity theft.
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: Not FDA Approved
By Crystal Baldwin My dad lost his hearing while working as a fighter jet mechanic on an aircraft carrier. As the jets took off and landed, he was uncomfortably close to their reverberating buzzsaw rumble. The resulting ringing in his ears (tinnitus) proved a constant source of agitation the rest of his life. When I talked to… Continue reading Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: Not FDA Approved
Identity Theft and Phishing
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 to informing about dumpster diving—the fact that people can get a lot of information about… Continue reading Identity Theft and Phishing
Protect your Money from Scammers!
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!