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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Avoid Scams and Fraud During Flood Recovery
Vermonters have become all too familiar with the difficulties of disaster flooding. We know from experience that as we seek to recover, time is of the essence. We may bypass research gathering steps to respond as quickly as possible to the most pressing needs. When encountering urgent, unexpected, or unfamiliar consumer transactions, like agreements for… Continue reading Avoid Scams and Fraud During Flood Recovery
Vermont Flood Recovery: Beware of Scams and Price Gouging
nfortunately, scammers take advantage of people’s heightened emotional state following disasters, and the Vermont Consumer Assistance Program wants you to be aware of targeted disaster relief scams to avoid while our communities recover from the flooding.
SLAM the SCAM: Hang up on government imposters!
Receiving a call from someone claiming to be from the government can be alarming. These calls can be threatening in nature, claiming your personal information or identification was involved in a crime, or money is owed to a federal agency. On the other hand, sometimes these calls are more positive which offer fake opportunities for government grants, entitlements, or benefits. If you suspect that you are being targeted by a scam, the best thing you can do is not respond. If you receive a scam call, SLAM the SCAM by hanging up!