Please share this latest scam alert from the Vermont Attorney Generals office, and don’t forget to check in with your more vulnerable family members and neighbors. These scammers are extremely manipulative and prey on the good will and fear of others who don’t expect these kind of flagrant in your face cons.
At the end of this email is a link to sign up for alerts on currently reported scams.
From the AG’s Office:
“An e-mail password hacking and extortion scam is targeting Vermonters
We are getting increased reports of e-mail extortion scams claiming you have been hacked, and that the scammers have compromising information about you.
The e-mail lists a current or former password you may have used, claims that the sender has access to your computer and webcam, and may claim to have compromising video, pictures or web browsing history. The sender threatens to release this information unless you send them money.
These e-mails are scams. If you receive one of these e-mails, DO NOT send money. If you find that your current password is listed in the e-mail, change your passwords from another computer and run virus scans.
We need your help! You can stop these scams from hurting your community by sharing this information with people you know.
Call us at 800-649-2424 if you have questions, concerns, or
need help determining if you have been a victim of a scam. ”
Sign up here:
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 