On April 27, 2020, our office issued a scam alert to warn about an email extortion scam that has been contacting Vermonters. The email threatens exposure of compromising home video and pictures, unless you pay, usually in Bitcoin. The email claims you have been hacked and may reference a current or former password you may… Continue reading Extortion Email Scams
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Stay safe online this Valentine’s Day!
Looking for love online? The Consumer Assistance Program is here to help you make sure that your personal information and money are secure! Romance Scams How it works: The scammer creates a fake profile on a dating site or app. They may also initiate contact through Instagram, Facebook, Words With Friends, or Google Hangouts. Then,… Continue reading Stay safe online this Valentine’s Day!