Government imposter scams were among the top scams reported to the Consumer Assistance Program by Vermonters in 2025. These scams take many forms, with fraudsters posing as federal or state agency. Vermonters have reported many DMV imposter scams threatening license revocation due to outstanding driving violations. Similarly, a wave of Economic Services imposters last fall prompted a statewide scam alert. In the new year, scammers are again targeting recipients of 3SquaresVT – also known as SNAP or food stamps. The… Continue reading Vermont Government Imposters
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Scam Alert: Calls Targeting 3SquaresVT Households
Scammers are targeting recipients of 3SquaresVT – also known as SNAP or food stamps – and trying to steal money meant to assist households with buying food. Scammers are calling and sending messages, fraudulently claiming that the client’s EBT card has been “locked,” and instructing them to call back to verify their eligibility. This is… Continue reading Scam Alert: Calls Targeting 3SquaresVT Households