Governor Peter Shumlin says
he’ll urge lawmakers to pass a bill that cracks down on cases of fraud
involving state workers, municipal employees and teachers.
A Hubbardton woman has been sentenced to nearly
two years in prison after being convicted of defrauding two Vermont development corporations and two banks.
Three investors who say Vermont storyteller Malcolm "Mac" Parker
fraudulently persuaded them to lend him money for a $28 million dollar movie
project have filed court papers aimed at recouping what they’ve lost.
A federal appeals court says an Essex Junction
man was appropriately sentenced to eleven years in prison for defrauding
investors in his marble business.
VPR’s Steve Zind speaks with Vermont Assistant Attorney General Elliot Burg about how Internet and telemarketing scams work, and what people can do about them
Hannaford Bros.
Co. says it’s taking steps to enhance the security of its data network
following a massive breach that compromised up to 4.2 million credit and debit
card numbers.