Tag: #StopScamsVT

Giving Season Go-To’s

Giving gifts, whether to friends or organizations with meaningful missions can bring warmth and cheer during this cold time of year. Help yourself and others avoid holiday purchasing pitfalls by slowing down throughout your consumer transitions, taking steps to verify, and reaching out to your trusted community supports when questions arise. Talking about our consumer… Continue reading Giving Season Go-To’s

Ticket Purchasing Guide

By Stella Marcantel Within the past few years, online ticket scammers have become an increasingly prevalent issue. Regarding inflated ticket prices, counterfeit tickets, and multiple copies of the same ticket being distributed, here are some ways to be an expert ticket buyer. Vermont’s event vendors have cautioned consumers about fake ticket sales by encouraging consumers… Continue reading Ticket Purchasing Guide

The Season of Changing Leaves and Ripening Scams: Consumer Awareness Tips for Fall

By Amrutaa Vibho, AGO Intern With the changing of the leaves and the shorter days, fall brings a host of seasonal activities and purchases. Whether it’s Halloween costumes or season passes to ski resorts, consumers will be looking to save money on their seasonal purchases. However, this season is also ripe for scams. Here are… Continue reading The Season of Changing Leaves and Ripening Scams: Consumer Awareness Tips for Fall

Computer Tech Support Scam Alert

Vermonters have reported an uptick of the Computer Tech Support phishing scam, specifically claiming to be from “V-Tech Solutions”. This scam usually comes as a robocall claiming that the recipient will be charged for antivirus software and instructing them to call back to cancel the charge. This scam uses a common scare tactic of an… Continue reading Computer Tech Support Scam Alert