Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Attorney General’s Office is warning about an imposter scam targeting Vermont businesses. Since February four Vermont businesses have reported to the Attorney General’s Office that they received fraudulent emails purporting to be company representatives, requesting wire transfers of tens of thousands of dollars. The reports involve fraudulent communications that are not associated with the businesses in question. However, the communications may appear legitimate because the scammers replicate information found on the company’s website.
Vermont businesses should carefully examine any email requesting a transfer of funds to determine whether it is genuine. Close attention should be paid to the spelling of any email addresses or domain names. It is also recommended that businesses implement internal verification protocols before proceeding with transfer requests, such as enlisting the use of a password, a pin number, or other authentication.
Any Vermont business that has received such a communication should contact a law enforcement agency and the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program at [email protected] or by phone at 1-800-649-2424 or 1-802-656-3183.
Source: Vermont AG 7.30.2015