Month: February 2020
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Cybercrime: It’s Not What You Think It Is

According to PC Magazine the folks at Hotspot Shield/Pango took a look at the info state by state to see which type of cybercrime hurts most in your area. More than 50 percent of the 50 states pegged nondelivery or nonpayment for goods or services as the number-one...

Car Crashes Into Buildings

American pedestrians risk dying under the wheels of a car every time they cross an auto-centric street, but if you think walkers are safe from crashes once they step inside a building, think again. Drivers crash their cars into buildings about 60 times per day on...

Dealing With Robo Calls

A Vermont Senate committee is considering legislation that would criminalize robo calls in Vermont, penalizing illegal callers with up to 90 days in jail or fines of up to $10,000.00. Senator Randy Brock, a Republican from Franklin County, is the lead sponsor of...

Coronavirus “Safety Measures” E-Mail Is a Phishing Scam

Cybercrooks will take advantage of any situation or crisis if they have any reason to believe that it will be successful. With the Coronavirus being discussed in all sorts of media constantly, it is a natural target for phishing scams. This e-mail, which carries the...

Some Scams Can Be Personal According to AARP

AARP issued the following warning about scams: Some of the most heartless scammers will tug at your heartstrings as a way to get into your wallet. Two examples of this are romance scams or the grandparent scam. In romance scams, scammers will target potential victims...

What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? (The FDCPA)

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that limits the behavior and actions of third-party debt collectors who are attempting to collect debts on behalf of another person or entity. The law, amended in 2010, restricts the means and methods by...

Vermont Superior Court Docket for February 7, 2020 and Beyond

Cases Set for Friday, Feb. 7 Cases heard by Nancy Waples Date/Time/Place Case Name/Type of Proceeding/Litigants (Attorney) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, Feb. 7 N.A. Manosh, Inc. vs. Thomas et al 9:00 AM...

Vermont Car Crash Report Basics

Most people know you can’t leave the scene of a motor vehicle collision, no matter whether or not it’s your fault. State law also requires all drivers to remain at the scene of the crash. In Vermont, not only must you remain at the scene after a car crash (staying in...

District Court Cases in Lamoille County on 2/5/2020

Cases Set for Wednesday, Feb. 5 Cases heard by Nancy Waples Date/Time/Place Case Name/Type of Proceeding/Litigants (Attorney) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, Feb. 5 State vs. Mosley, Molly 9:00 AM 33-7-19...