As a little girl, I fondly remember watching my dad open scores of charitable solicitations, some containing gifts of greeting cards or address labels, others with a simple request to help their cause. This giving season, I am now the one who opens the mail with thoughtful poise and consideration, “Which causes should I support… Continue reading Tips for the Charitable Giving Season
Vermonter of the Month: Kathy Fox
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. Driven by her belief that “people can change, and that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect,” Kathy Fox, our October Vermonter of the Month,… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Kathy Fox
Protect Your Credit: Get a Free Freeze
Under the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, credit freezes are free of charge to anybody, regardless of whether or not they are victims of identity theft. This new law requires credit-reporting agencies to eliminate the cost of credit freezes, credit unfreezes (thaws) and yearlong fraud alerts to consumers. Website Required: The three… Continue reading Protect Your Credit: Get a Free Freeze
Vermonter 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 2nd Annual “Lawyers Fighting Hunger” food drive. This collaboration with… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Lawyers Fighting Hunger
Scam Awareness Tips When Disaster Hits
As a state, we learned about the importance of storm preparedness in the wake of Irene. We are fortunate not to experience such disaster regularly. We express heartfelt concern for those devastated by the effects of Tropical Depression Florence. Though miles away from our homes in Vermont, such storms can still impact us indirectly. Vermonters… Continue reading Scam Awareness Tips When Disaster Hits