The Consumer Assistance Program has recorded a 220% increase in gift card scams with loss reports since December. Gift card scams take many forms; however, all request a gift card as payment and for the numbers on the back of the card to be provided to the scammer. Be in the know: Using gift cards… Continue reading Gift Card Scams on the Rise in Vermont
Friendly Advice
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. While the internet is an incredible tool, it’s also a… Continue reading Friendly Advice
Smarter Than The Scammer
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
Scam Invincible
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. I’ll never forget the first time I was scammed. Yes,… Continue reading Scam Invincible
Stay safe online this Valentine’s Day!
Looking for love online? The Consumer Assistance Program is here to help you make sure that your personal information and money are secure! Romance Scams How it works: The scammer creates a fake profile on a dating site or app. They may also initiate contact through Instagram, Facebook, Words With Friends, or Google Hangouts. Then,… Continue reading Stay safe online this Valentine’s Day!