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Issues Social Security numbers and Social Security cards, as well as replacements for lost or stolen cards for all United States citizens. A Social Security card/number identifies the monthly benefits for individuals who are fully insured. Provides information about and assists with filing for social security benefits. Benefit amounts depend upon date of birth, wages earned, and the type of benefit.

Provides assistance and education to protect consumers from financial fraud, and offers help with filing complaints. Regulates state-chartered banks, credit unions, and lenders, and can answer related questions and concerns. Provides information about mortgage assistance programs, approved reverse mortgage counselors, and foreclosure filing. Also enables consumers to check to see if their lender is licensed.

Provides a monthly cash benefit to qualified workers unable to work for a year or more because of a disability. Also offers a process to file an appeal.

Provides a central hub that allows the public to submit information to the FBI concerning suspected Internet-facilitated criminal activity. It accepts complaints of cybercrime matters including online fraud, intellectual property rights violations, computer intrusions/hacking, theft of trade secrets, online extortion, international money laundering, identity theft and a growing list of other related crimes.

Provides a process by which individuals receiving mental health services from one of the Department of Mental Health's (DMH) Designated Agencies (DAs) may file grievances or appeals to their DA. They may file a formal GRIEVANCE regarding QUALITY of services. Consumers may file an APPEAL if they do not agree with a Designated Agency's proposed CHANGES to the type or amount of services, such as denial or reduction of services. If a consumer is dissatisfied with the outcome of their grievance to the DA, they may ask for a DMH Grievance Review.

Provides a system for disciplinary hearings and actions to address reported or suspected violations of ethical standards by lawyers practicing in Vermont. A panel appointed by the Vermont Supreme Court oversees the work of an investigative and review team.

Provides assistance and education to protect consumers from financial fraud, and offers help with filing complaints. Regulates state-chartered banks, credit unions, and lenders, and can answer related questions and concerns. Provides information about mortgage assistance programs, approved reverse mortgage counselors, and foreclosure filing. Also enables consumers to check to see if their lender is licensed.

Issues Social Security numbers and Social Security cards, as well as replacements for lost or stolen cards for all United States citizens. A Social Security card/number identifies the monthly benefits for individuals who are fully insured. Provides information about and assists with filing for social security benefits. Benefit amounts depend upon date of birth, wages earned, and the type of benefit.

Accepts consumer complaints regarding fraud and online privacy, and seeks refunds for groups of people affected by deceptive claims and services, such as cryptocurrency scams. Provides information about recent cases that resulted in consumer refunds, and suggestions about how consumers can proceed. The FTC cannot resolve individual consumer complaints, but when enough complaints are received about a particular organization or company, the FTC may open an investigation.

Insures deposits at federally insured credit unions, protects the members who own credit unions, and charters and regulates federal credit unions. Provides services through its online Consumer Assistance Center, which include answers to questions, a complaint process, and a toll-free hotline. Informs consumers about fraud alerts and prevention strategies through its Fraud Hotline and online Fraud Prevention Center. Provides a Financial Literacy & Education webpage with links to informational material.

Provides a method for filing a compliment or a complaint about a member of the Windham County Sheriff's Office.

Provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications. Payments are meant to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. Also provides a way to file complaints.

Offers a collection of five step by step video tutorials that help individuals move through the steps of common legal and benefit issues. Tutorial topics include divorce, relief from abuse orders, security deposits, small claims, and social security appeals. Also included is a video overview on what to expect when getting ready for a court hearing.

Administers a federal program for filing a complaint if someone is harmed by a consumer product or believes a product is unsafe. Also provides a search for products to check for complaints.

Offers three methods for filing a compliment or a complaint about a member of the Vermont State Police.

Offers a collection of five step by step video tutorials that help individuals move through the steps of common legal and benefit issues. Tutorial topics include divorce, relief from abuse orders, security deposits, small claims, and social security appeals. Also included is a video overview on what to expect when getting ready for a court hearing.

Provides a consumer complaint line for reporting incidents of consumer fraud or deception and investigates and prosecutes violations of Vermont's consumer laws. Issues scam alerts to inform the public of fraudulent telephone and Internet activities and mediates disputes between consumers and businesses. Automotive Consumer Assistance Program (AUTOCAP) handles complaints about vehicles purchased from a Vermont Auto Dealers Association (VADA) member.

Receives and addresses consumer complaints regarding financial institutions' services and products, including mortgages, student loans, payday loans, auto loans and leases; as well as complaints about credit reporting agencies; credit card companies; debt collectors; and a variety of other consumer financial products. Individuals may also browse an online database of past consumer complaints.

Provides a way for clients, or community partners helping clients, who are in a crisis situation due to benefits being denied in error or delayed to request help, or to register complaints about Economic Services programs or personnel. Also provides the public with a way to anonymously report suspected cases of fraud involving Reach Up (TANF), 3SquaresVT, General Relief or other Economic Services programs.

Provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications. Payments are meant to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. Also provides a way to file complaints.

Enforces federal and state statutes and regulations in order to assure the safety and well-being of persons who are elderly or disabled. Receives and investigates complaints about providers of health care services. Licenses and provides information to the general public about health care facilities and services such as nursing homes, residential care homes, hospitals and home health care.

Convenes a citizen's panel consisting of seven members, to act as a fair hearing board for appeals brought by individuals who are aggrieved by decisions or policies of departments and programs within the Agency of Human Services.

Provides disability determination services for applicants who have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and disability-based Medicaid. Services are provided in accordance with Social Security federal statutes, regulations, and policy.

Administers licensing and license renewal for physicians and podiatrists, and certifies physician assistants and anesthesiology assistants in the state of Vermont. The Board also investigates complaints of unprofessional conduct by its licensees and takes action where appropriate. The website provides direct links to pages citing the definition of unprofessional conduct, the investigation and complaint process, and complaint forms and releases.

Provides a method for filing a complaint about a member of the Saint Albans Police Department.