This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. When reflecting on his 35+ year career in service to others, Gary De Carolis, Executive Director of the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County, said, “I’ve had a… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Gary De Carolis
Charity Fraud Awareness Week
October 21-25, 2019 Charity fraud is, unfortunately, all too common. But don’t be discouraged. You can still make your charitable giving count by following the tips below to identify the bad actors from the good: Tip #1: Do your Research Visit websites like Charity Navigator or the Better Business Bureau Charity Information for Donors to… Continue reading Charity Fraud Awareness Week
Vermonters of the Month: Lawyers Fighting Hunger
This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. For our September Vermonter of the Month, we are honoring all of those who donated to this year’s 3rd Annual Lawyers Fighting Hunger Food Drive. This collaboration with the Vermont Foodbank and… Continue reading Vermonters of the Month: Lawyers Fighting Hunger
Medical Cancer Swab Screening Scam
Consumers have reported receiving calls or online solicitations for free medical cancer screening kits in exchange for Medicare information. While cheek swabs are used in common screenings for illnesses and genetics, unprompted and unsolicited calls or online advertisements for free cancer screening kits are a scam. Phone. Often this scam begins with a phone call,… Continue reading Medical Cancer Swab Screening Scam
Vermonter of the Month: Bess O’Brien
Vermonter of the Month is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. Our August Vermonter of the Month is director, producer, and arts activist Bess O’Brien—Vermont’s truth-teller. Bess began working in film when her husband Jay Craven… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Bess O’Brien