Auto complaints are a top complaint received by the Consumer Assistance Program every year. Cars are both an important transportation resource and, sometimes, an extension of personal identity. Outside your home, a car purchase may be one of the most expensive purchases a person may make. Consumers may be eager to buy a new car… Continue reading National Consumer Protection Week Feature: Car Savvy Consumers
National Consumer Protection Week Feature: Winter is a great time to start thinking about your next home improvement project
By Jonah Brodtman, CAP Intern Next time you’re sitting by the fire, enjoying your favorite seasonal beverage, why not take a moment to start thinking ahead about that roof repair, bathroom renovation, or other home improvement project that you’ve been delaying? It might seem counterintuitive or maybe it’s just not on your mind while there… Continue reading National Consumer Protection Week Feature: Winter is a great time to start thinking about your next home improvement project
Is it a secret admirer or a scam?
Did you know that scammers have a 40+ page “playbook” that they use to spark romantic interest? It is equipped with charming come-ons and jokes to make you laugh. Their play? Flattery and laughter can bring on your feel-good emotions, which helps make it easier to fall in love. This knowledge can help you question… Continue reading Is it a secret admirer or a scam?
Vermont’s Top 10 Scams of 2024
Vermonters made a total of 3,533 scam reports to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) in 2024. Leading the list was the “Computer Tech Support” scam, totaling almost 30% of the top scams reported. This scam tricks people with sudden alerts about alleged computer issues, such as expiring antivirus software or malware infections. Variations… Continue reading Vermont’s Top 10 Scams of 2024
When your child’s information is subjected to a data breach
I get so many data breach notices that I am starting to view them as routine. Because of this, I decided to freeze my credit a long time ago. It is free, I am not looking for credit right now, and it gives me peace of mind that an identity thief cannot easily go about… Continue reading When your child’s information is subjected to a data breach