Too often, Vermonters reveal to us that a scammer lied to them about being in a long-distance relationship. These scams can be heartbreaking. They are not uncovered until the love interest asks for money—or once money gets sent. Sent money can’t be retrieved, making the betrayal more painful. Vermonters lose tens of thousands of dollars… Continue reading Match or Mooch? Preventing Romance Scams
Vermonter of the Month: Darcie McCann
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.Darcie McCann has served as the Director of the Northeast Kingdom Chamber for 23 years. She is a native of the Northeast Kingdom, and supports her community… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Darcie McCann
Holiday Scam Wrap-up
Here are three scams you should know about this holiday season: 1) “You’ve won” – callers tell you you’ve won something, but claim you need to pay a fee to collect the winnings or prize. If you win something, they will pay you—not the other way around. 2) “You’ve got a package” – scammers send you… Continue reading Holiday Scam Wrap-up
Vermonter of the Month: Jimmy Cochran
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. Born in Burlington, Jimmy Cochran is the son of Bob Cochran, one of the “Skiing Cochrans” family of Richmond. Jimmy was on the U.S. Ski team from 2005-2009. He represented… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Jimmy Cochran
Net Neutrality Fake Comments: Find out if You’re Affected
What would you think if you saw your name and home address on a public comment addressed to a government agency – but… you never actually wrote a comment? That is what has happened on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s website in the online public comment space on net neutrality. Attorney General T.J. Donovan has… Continue reading Net Neutrality Fake Comments: Find out if You’re Affected