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More information and resources are available!

You need to know how to protect yourself as a smart consumer.  Whether you are shopping for a car, debt consolidation assistance, or a new roof for your house, awareness is the best way to avoid fraud and unsatisfactory services or products.  

You will find information on our pages about your rights as a Vermont consumer, as well as links to other resources available.

What else should I know?

There are a host of resources available on the web that provide information about your rights as a consumer, how to protect yourself from fraud and much more.  Below are links to some of our most common referrals:
Federal Trade Commission Federal Trade Commission:  Federal agency charged with consumer protection.  Provides Information on identity theft, consumer protection, telemarketing and more.
OnGuard Online OnGuard Online:  A partnership between the FTC and the technology industry, this site gives practical tips for protecting yourself from online fraud, identity theft and malware.
Vermont 211 Vermont 211:  Information and referral for human services throughout Vermont.  Access fuel assistance, economic assistance and much more through this centralized helpline.
Vermont Official Website State of Vermont Official website.  Find links to all state agencies and departments, information on government and tourism, and more.
Better Business Bureau Better Business Bureau:  Consumer reviews of businesses.

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