October 29, 2009
Fraudulent Work-at-Home Funds Transfer Agent Schemes |
April 22, 2009
OCC Consumer Tips for Avoiding Mortgage Modification Scams and Foreclosure Rescue Scams |
Mar. 31, 2009
Household and Beneficial Finance branches to close: Q & A's for Consumers |
Mar. 18, 2009
Beware of Scammers Posing as Local Vermont Credit Unions
What to do if you gave your pin number.... |
Dec. 29, 2008
Behind on Your Mortgage Payments?
Avoid Exploitive Loan Modification (“Rescue”) Services
Vermont has Free Government and Non-profit Programs to Assist You |
Aug. 29, 2008
Have questions about insured bank accounts?
See: The FDIC's Guide to Deposit Insurance Coverage |
April 25, 2008
Are you are homeowner facing possible foreclosure? Contact the Vermont Banking Division Mortgage Assistance Program
DETAILS |
Jan. 3, 2008
Five banks have launched a mortgage relief fund initiative for New England.
The banks are working together to reach out to some of the New England homeowners who have been affected - or may soon be affected - by the recent mortgage crisis. The fund should make it easier for some homeowners who are paying high rates -and who face a reset of an adjustable-rate loan - to refinance into a more affordable mortgage, avoid delinquency, and avoid foreclosure.
DETAILS |
July 12, 2007
The Ameriquest Multi-state Settlement resolves an investigation by the Attorneys General and/or banking and finance regulators of every state (except Virginia) and the District of Columbia into claims that Ameriquest and other affiliated companies had engaged in various unlawful mortgage lending practices from January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2005. It includes Ameriquest, ACC Capital Holdings Corp., Town and Country Credit Corp., and AMC Mortgage Services, Inc. (formerly under the name Bedford Home Loans). Together, all of these companies are referred to in this Web site as “Ameriquest.” The Settlement requires that a $295 million Settlement Fund be established to provide restitution payments to certain Ameriquest borrowers identified by the States.
DETAILS |
March 14, 2007
The American Bankers Association reports that con artists, in yet another type of identity theft scam, are calling members of the public to falsely report that the receiver's personal financial information is on the Internet and that the ABA is calling them as a courtesy. DETAILS |
Feb. 16, 2007
The Federal Reserve has received inquiries and complaints from recipients of deceptive direct mail solicitations that suggest there is a "Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program" that entitles certain homeowners to cash grants or equity disbursements. DETAILS |
Oct. 16, 2006
Details of Ameriquest Settlement DETAILS |
May 1, 2006
Beware of scammers posing as VISA or Mastercard representatives investigating unusual charges on your card DETAILS |
Mar. 8, 2005
Beware of "phishing scams" that generate e-mails -- using names of legitimate companies -- asking you to verify your bank account information DETAILS |
Mar. 8, 2005
New law promotes access to free credit reports DETAILS |
June 30, 2004
New Requirement for Mobile Home Contract Disclosures (Banking Division Bulletin) DETAILS |
April 7, 2004
Fraudulent E-mail purporting to be from the FDIC DETAILS |
Feb. 3, 2004
Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell warns Vermonters to be on their guard against a variety of financial frauds. (PDF) DETAILS |
Oct. 2, 2003
State Believes First Rate Credit Union is Fraudulent Operation DETAILS |
Oct.1, 2003
FBI Warns of Identity Thieves Who Harvest Your Personal Information by Pretending to Be Your Bank DETAILS |
