Scammers are posing as Medicare saying they need your Medicare card number or Social Security Number to issue a new card or to verify medical information to keep your coverage active. The calls may also claim that coverage is expiring or in need of renewal. During Medicare Open Enrollment and all year, hang up on… Continue reading Open Enrollment Medicare Card and Social Security Number Phishing Scam Alert
Don’t forget to file your Equifax claim!
Were you impacted by the 2017 Equifax Data Breach? Don’t forget to file your claim and take advantage of free credit monitoring services! The deadline to file a claim is January 22, 2020. If you would like to exclude yourself from the settlement, comment, or object to the settlement, the deadline is November 19, 2019.… Continue reading Don’t forget to file your Equifax claim!
Vermonter of the Month: Gary De Carolis
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