The Better Business Bureau regularly cautions consumers about scams as they prepare for the beginning of the school year. The BBB offers advice when shopping for books, clothes, school supplies, backpacks or other essentials: — Start your back to school shopping by creating a list. Jot down everything you need…
THE POSTSCRIPT: A letter to Krissy | Open | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
A couple of days ago, a friend of mine posted something written by a friend of his on Facebook. This is what she had to say: “I’ve been contemplating what I really miss in life. Why do I feel this empty space? I have not felt completely full in a…
MEIER: Crooks send fake checks paying for online auction | Local News | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Scammers posing as prospective buyers of a 5-year-old big-screen television came very close to cheating a Clinton man out of thousands of dollars. Greg Rayburn brought his story to me, and offered his experience as a warning to any of us who use online platforms to buy and sell. Twenty…
Selling on Facebook Marketplace? Scammers have a new trick up their sleeves | Local News | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
ARLINGTON, VA —Watch out when selling big-ticket items on Facebook Marketplace. Scammers have a new trick up their sleeves! According to BBB Scam Tracker reports, be wary of phony buyers who “need” you to upgrade your Zelle or another digital wallet app to accept money from them. How this scam…
Business in Brief: 11/23/2022 | Business | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
‘Tow to Go’ program DEARBORN — The AAA Auto Club Group offers the “Tow to Go” program from 6 p.m. Nov. 23 through 6 a.m. Nov. 28. The program provides free transportation for impaired drivers and their vehicles, both AAA members and others. Michigan residents can call 855-286-9246 to get…
In-Depth: A rise in online scams and how Idahoans are being affected | Local News | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Inflation isn’t the only thing taking a toll on Idahoans’ wallets. So are scammers. Multiple reports show scams are on the rise both nationally and in the Gem State. “Between January and Sept. 30 of this year, Idahoans have reported losing $20 million dollars to fraud,” said Rachelle Littau, consumer…
Avery News Notes — Oct. 19, 2022 | Avery News Notes | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Weekly gas price update… Average retail gasoline prices in North Carolina decreased one cent last week to $3.48 as of Monday, Oct. 17. This compares with the national average, which decreased six cents last week to $3.85 per gallon, according to www.northcarolinagasprices.com. National, state debt update… As of Monday, Oct….
Avery News Notes — Oct. 19, 2022 | Avery News Notes | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Weekly gas price update… Average retail gasoline prices in North Carolina decreased one cent last week to $3.48 as of Monday, Oct. 17. This compares with the national average, which decreased six cents last week to $3.85 per gallon, according to www.northcarolinagasprices.com. National, state debt update… As of Monday, Oct….
Avery News Notes — Oct. 12, 2022 | Avery News Notes | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Weekly gas price update… Average retail gasoline prices in North Carolina increased by 20 cents last week to $3.49 as of Monday, Oct. 10. This compares with the national average, which increased by 16 cents last week to $3.91 per gallon, according to www.northcarolinagasprices.com. National, state debt update… As of…
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE EVENTS | Calendar | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Virginia Community Capital Noon Knowledge: The Importance of Cyber-Security and IT Continuity Attendees will learn why cyber-security is so important in today’s modern technology world and how they can be protected from data-breaches, ransomware attacks and other cyber-threats. Zack Harless, chief executive officer with TriCities IT, will lead this session….