Scammers are operating fraudulent websites with website names very similar to the VT Department of Taxes online taxpayer portal, “myVTax.Vermont.gov”. When navigating to the Vermont Department of Taxes online, doublecheck that the URL in your browser indicates “Vermont.gov”. The scam websites use “.com” or other extensions, and NOT “.gov”. It is advised to always thoroughly… Continue reading Scam Alert: Fake Tax Filing Websites
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Top 10 Scams of 2025
Vermonters made a total of 3,982 scam reports to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) in 2025 – an increase of 12% over the previous year. Leading the list for the fifth consecutive year was the “Computer Tech Support” scam, totaling more than a quarter of the top scams reported. This scam tricks people with… Continue reading Top 10 Scams of 2025
Vermont Government Imposters
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
Homeowners and buyers can outsmart seller impersonators
Unfortunately, seller impersonation scams, also called “deed fraud”, are on the rise. Deed fraud is when criminals attempt to sell property they do not own. The listings may steal information from properties already on the market or create a new advertisement based on real property, such as real estate listed in a city/town’s grand list. Scammers often target property of absentee owners like vacation homes, vacant lots, or residential rentals. Criminals succeed by forging deed documents.
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