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MNTPLI, t. Attorney General
T.J. Donovan sent a letter to U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department
of Homeland Security (DHS) reuesting
information about the agencies’ use of Clearview
A.I. in Vermont.
The Clearview A.I. technology collects billions
of citizens’ images from the internet in
creating a mass surveillance facial recognition
system. In March 2020, Attorney General
Donovan sued Clearview A.I. for violating
ermont’s Consumer Protection Act and Data
Broker law.
The letter to CBP and DHS reuests information
from the agencies so that the Attorney
General’s ffice can “better understand the
impacts upon Vermont’s legitimate rights to
privacy and liberty.”
Attorney General Donovan raised concerns
about DHS’ use of Clearview A.I. earlier this
year in a comment letter on CBP’s proposed
Remote Video Surveillance Systems towers
in ermont towns. CBP issued its final agency
action in August but did not directly address
the privacy concerns, including unwarranted
surveillance.
Apple blocked the Clearview A.I. app in
February of 2020 for violating its rules.
In his letter, Donovan said, “I am writing
now to obtain additional information about
DHS and CBP’s use of Clearview A.I. in ermont.”
“ithout revealing or compromising any
of your confidential investigations or processes,
my office is reuesting the following
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On November 21, 2021, at about 2027 hrs,
Guy Martin of North Main Service was struck
by a 2013 black Volkswagon Tiguan of unknown
registration. The accident happened on
T State oute 12 in Northfield.
Martin was loading a vehicle onto a flatbed
wrecker displaying its emergency lights. Martin
was also wearing his reflective emergency
worker clothing when he was struck.
The vehicle operator failed to stop and render
aid and fled the scene without reporting
the incident to the police. As a result, Martin
sustained severe injuries and was brought to
the UVM Medical Center for treatment.
In early December, an anonymous tip led
the Northfield Police Department to Moriah,
New ork, where Northfield police discovered
a Black Volkswagen Tiguan matching
the description of the vehicle that struck Martin.
The Tiguan had damage consistent with
the crash and was hidden in a garage.
New ork State Police and Northfield police
seized the vehicle for further investigation
with forensic analysis and determined
that the car belonged to Mayumi Wagstaff-
Blaise, age 32.
According to the Norwich University
website, Wagstaff-Blaise teaches English
Literature and Composition I and II and Professional
and Technical Writing at Norwich
University.
Wagstaff-Blaise was cited to appear at
Washington County Superior Court Criminal
division and will answer charges on March
24, 2022, at 8:30 am.
Charges include careless and negligent operation
with serious injury, leaving the scene
of an accident with serious injury.
The Northfield Police Department epressed
its thanks to the public for coming
forward with information and noted that the
case is still under investigation.
CompassVermont.Com is an independent
publication founded by a native Vermonter,
providing non-editorial news and stories presented
in concert with the culture, mindset,
and values of the Green Mountain State.
onsumer ssistance Program eleases
Family mposter Scam ideo oolkit
The Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance
Program (CAP) released a video and
toolkit warning Vermonters of family imposter/emergency
scams—commonly referred to
as the “grandparent scam.” Imposter scams
continue to be among the top scams reported
by ermonters to CAP. In 2020, the family
imposter scam was the ninth most reported
scam, resulting in a total loss of $88,993. Today’s
video and toolkit are the second to be
released in a three-part series on imposter
scams.
“Family imposter scams are designed to
be high pressure and emotional,” said Attorney
General Donovan. “By presenting an
‘emergency’ situation involving a loved one,
scammers hope to catch you off guard. Resist
the urge to act immediately and verify the information
you’re being given by reaching out
to your close contacts and organizations like
CAP.”
Family imposter/emergency scams occur
when a scammer posing as a relative, often
as a “grandchild,” claims to be in trouble and
insists that funds are needed immediately.
Contacts are asked to keep the situation private,
and funds are reuested urgently to help
resolve the emergency. Common forms of
payment include wire transfers, gift cards,
and cash.
“lder people, especially those who have
been isolated during the pandemic, are vulnerable
to bad actors who play on their sympathies,”
said Ruth Wallman, board member
1. Confirmation and a full description about
eactly how DHS and CPB are utiliing or
planning to use Clearview A.I. in or around
the State of Vermont, whether in connection
with RVSS or otherwise.
2. The identification and full description of
all current or planned uses of Clearview A.I.
by your agencies that impact or could impact
Vermont citizens.
CompassVermont.Com is an independent
publication founded by a native Vermonter,
providing non-editorial news and stories presented
in concert with the culture, mindset,
and values of the Green Mountain State.
of Age Well, who volunteered to play the role
of the unsuspecting grandparent targeted in
today’s video. “Perhaps this video will show
that anyone can be a target and, with a little
knowledge, can avoid losing their savings.”
The video and toolkit released provide
information about how to spot the family
imposter/emergency scam and the steps Vermonters
can take to protect themselves. These
steps include keeping phone numbers for your
trusted family and friends in an easy to locate
place; making up a secret code to use among
family members and echange it during actual
family emergencies; verifying the information
you are being given by consulting with
close contacts; and reaching out to organizations
like CAP for help. The video also warns
Vermonters to never send money to parties
you cannot verify.
The “Imposter Scam now our elationships”
series was made possible with funding
provided by the Sears Consumer Protection
and ducation Fund. Additionally, CAP
would like to thank Hen House Media for
their production assistance and the actors who
generously volunteered their time.
Here are links to the family imposter/emergency
scam video and toolkit: https://ago.vermont.gov/cap/family-imposter/,
https://ago.
vermont.gov/cap/imposter-scams-toolkit/.
To report scams, complete the Consumer
Assistance Program’s online scam reporting
form or call 1-800-649-2424.