Of the 3533 scams reported to the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP), 191 were submitted by Vermont businesses. The five most common scams for businesses include: fake orders, utility disconnection threats, imposters of business personnel, government imposters, and business identity theft. The top scam for businesses to look out for is Order Fraud (fake orders of… Continue reading Top Scams Reported by Businesses in 2024
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Imposter Scams: Take Steps to Verify. Video Scam Prevention Project
By Crystal Baldwin My fellow Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) colleagues and I have heard hundreds of personal stories from those who have experienced loss due to scams. The effects of scams are devastating and overwhelming. We understand where you are coming from when you reflect, “This just isn’t me,” after having sent thousands of dollars. We feel your confusion… Continue reading Imposter Scams: Take Steps to Verify. Video Scam Prevention Project