If you have recently traveled across New England, or maybe even to New York, or New Jersey, you may encounter a toll road. We don’t have toll roads in Vermont, so when we stumble upon them while traveling, the encounter can feel like a new occurrence. Twenty years ago, when the highway sign alerted of… Continue reading Is that toll payment request from the toll operator or a scammer?
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Is it a secret admirer or a scam?
Did you know that scammers have a 40+ page “playbook” that they use to spark romantic interest? It is equipped with charming come-ons and jokes to make you laugh. Their play? Flattery and laughter can bring on your feel-good emotions, which helps make it easier to fall in love. This knowledge can help you question… Continue reading Is it a secret admirer or a scam?
Vermont’s Top 10 Scams of 2024
Vermonters made a total of 3,533 scam reports to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) in 2024. Leading the list was the “Computer Tech Support” scam, totaling almost 30% of the top scams reported. This scam tricks people with sudden alerts about alleged computer issues, such as expiring antivirus software or malware infections. Variations… Continue reading Vermont’s Top 10 Scams of 2024
When your child’s information is subjected to a data breach
I get so many data breach notices that I am starting to view them as routine. Because of this, I decided to freeze my credit a long time ago. It is free, I am not looking for credit right now, and it gives me peace of mind that an identity thief cannot easily go about… Continue reading When your child’s information is subjected to a data breach
Called for Jury Duty, or a Jury Duty Scam?
Scammers posing as local law enforcement are calling, saying you missed jury duty and are threatening “serious legal consequences”. While all these claims are very jarring, hang up and do not pay! Always take steps to verify the legitimacy of unknown officials.