At the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP), we always get a bit nostalgic during graduation season. It is a time of passage as we bid farewell to students that once worked in our office as part of our service-learning course. We hope that they will take with them the skills they learned while providing service to… Continue reading College Graduates, Beware of Loan Consolidation Scams
Vermont’s Businesses Are Protected Under Vermont’s Consumer Laws
Businesses can be consumers too! Vermont is unique in that our Consumer Protection Act defines “consumer” to include businesses that are the consumer in a transaction, such as when purchasing goods or services that are not for resale (9 V.S.A. § 2451a(a)). If your business needs help, contact our Small Business Advocate by emailing AGO.SmallBusiness@vermont.gov… Continue reading Vermont’s Businesses Are Protected Under Vermont’s Consumer Laws
Vermonter of the Month: Julia Birnn Fields
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. Julia Birnn Fields, 4th-generation owner of Birnn Chocolates of Vermont and our April Vermonter of the Month, didn’t always know she would take over the family business. She… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Julia Birnn Fields
Health Care Scams Loom
Health is very important. To stay healthy, we may get the urge to try new health care products or medicine without knowing a lot about them. Unfortunately, health care scams loom. Below is what you should know about health and medical product scams. Health and medical product scams try to convince the consumer that there… Continue reading Health Care Scams Loom
5 Wedding Scams to Avoid
Don’t let your dream day turn into a nightmare! As wedding season gets closer, we are here to warn you about five wedding-related scams that target both people planning weddings and businesses providing services: #1 Fake photographer: Scammers offer what appear to be professional photography services through websites with stolen or stock images. They ask… Continue reading 5 Wedding Scams to Avoid