October 21-25, 2019 Charity fraud is, unfortunately, all too common. But don’t be discouraged. You can still make your charitable giving count by following the tips below to identify the bad actors from the good: Tip #1: Do your Research Visit websites like Charity Navigator or the Better Business Bureau Charity Information for Donors to… Continue reading Charity Fraud Awareness Week
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Together, We Can Eliminate Elder Abuse
“Nationally, of the 60+ age cohort, 1 in 10 adults experience some form of mistreatment each year.”[1] National Center on Elder Abuse “For every case of reported elder abuse, neglect or exploitation, about 23 instances go unreported.”[2] VT Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Aging and Independent Living Elder abuse occurs in many forms:… Continue reading Together, We Can Eliminate Elder Abuse
National Consumer Protection Week: Protect Your Neighbors from Scams
When you gather for Town Meeting day to tackle issues in your community, take a moment to spread the message about scams. By having a conversation with our neighbors, together we can work to stop scams. Earlier this year, we released the top scams reported to our office in 2018. This information is still up… Continue reading National Consumer Protection Week: Protect Your Neighbors from Scams
Vermont’s Top Scams of 2018
Vermonters filed 5,471 scam reports with the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) in 2018 according to the Attorney General’s list of top 10 most commonly reported scams of the year. This amounts to a 4.55% increase in scams from 2017. As new scams emerged, old scams persisted. The IRS scam, which involves scammers claiming… Continue reading Vermont’s Top Scams of 2018
Scam Awareness Tips When Disaster Hits
As a state, we learned about the importance of storm preparedness in the wake of Irene. We are fortunate not to experience such disaster regularly. We express heartfelt concern for those devastated by the effects of Tropical Depression Florence. Though miles away from our homes in Vermont, such storms can still impact us indirectly. Vermonters… Continue reading Scam Awareness Tips When Disaster Hits