Fraud and Scam Alerts – Fearrington Cares

Protecting Yourself Against Doxing

Protecting Yourself Against Doxing

Doxing is the act of searching for people’s personal information over the internet. The term comes from “document tracing,” which involves collecting documents belonging to a person or company to learn more about them. A revenge tactic, doxing and involves the malicious targeting, compiling and public release of personally identifiable information (PII) to perpetrate harassment, revenge, identity theft or potential violence against a target.

Protecting Yourself Against Doxing Jon Darling 2020-07-07T23:19:09-04:00

Robo Calls – How to Recognize a Robo Call – AARP

Phone Fraud: Here Are the Latest Scams to Recognize

What they’ll say: “Open enrollment has passed, but luckily that doesn’t mean you’ll be without coverage this year. New laws in place still allow you to get an affordable health insurance plan from an A-rated insurer at a price that you and your family can afford. Press 1 now to speak to an agent.”

Robo Calls – How to Recognize a Robo Call – AARP Jon Darling 2019-08-30T12:35:49-04:00

FCC Warns Customers About ‘One Ring’ Robocall Scam

DO NOT CALL BACK!

FCC Warns Customers About ‘One Ring’ Robocall Scam Jon Darling 2019-05-08T22:01:38-04:00

Free Seminar Raises Awareness About Scams & Fraudulent Schemes Targeting Seniors

Event Also Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Each year North Carolina recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. Increasing awareness of one of the most vulnerable populations is now more important than ever. The Adult Services Division of Chatham County Social Services Services, Cooperative Extension and the Council on Aging and NC Cooperative Extension jointly host a free event on the dangers of scams to bring awareness of elder abuse to you and your loved ones.

The seminar will be held on Thursday, May 30, 9:30 AM to Noon at the Council on Aging;-Western Senior Center at 112 Village Lake Road in Siler City. [MAP]

The program will include such topics scams and fraudulent schemes through the internet, sweepstakes, lotteries, home repairs, phone and telemarketing scams, reverse mortgages and Medicare fraud. Presenters include Hugh Harris with NC Department of Justice, Stephanie Bias with NC Department of Insurance, and the Chatham County Council on Aging.

Free Seminar Raises Awareness About Scams & Fraudulent Schemes Targeting Seniors Jon Darling 2019-05-06T13:26:04-04:00

Smoke Alarm “Possible Scam”

The following was issued by the North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department. Subject: Smoke Alarm “Possible Scam”

On the morning of March 08, 2019, the North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department received a telephone call asking if anyone from the fire department had been campaigning door to door asking to check smoke alarms. The call was from an elderly woman’s daughter that lives here in the North Chatham fire district. The fire department informed the daughter that they install smoke alarms by referral and that they call to schedule a time to go out and assist homeowners with smoke alarm issues. They also told the daughter that the department had not participated in any door-to-door smoke alarm campaign. The daughter then stated that she was afraid that someone was casing her mother’s home and that she’d already reached out to the local Sheriff’s Office.

The North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department would like to make everyone aware of this possible scam and in hopes that someone is not trying to gain access to anyone’s home disguised as a Firefighter.

If you encounter this type of issue, please contact the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department at 919-542-2811.

Smoke Alarm “Possible Scam” Jon Darling 2019-03-08T22:24:02-05:00

On-Line Security 101: Tips for Protecting Your from Hackers & Spies

How to keep your data secure and private, step by step

Got nothing to hide? Think again. Privacy is what sets us apart from the animals. It’s also what sets many countries and citizens apart from dictatorships and despots. People often don’t think about their rights until they need them — whether it’s when they’re arrested at a protest or pulled over for a routine traffic stop.

On-Line Security 101: Tips for Protecting Your from Hackers & Spies Jon Darling 2019-02-20T10:52:40-05:00

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NC Covid Support / Area Community Grocery Resources Searchable Database with Maps and Details

Categories: Groceries Restaurants, Free Meals, Prepared Meals, Speciality Foods & Beverages, Farmer’s Markets, Pharmacies, and Pet Supplies

For Harris Teeter stores, use THIS LINK to see the details and costs related to Express Lane online shopping. Special discounted curbside pickup and home delivery costs for Thursday mornings.

For the latest information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) disease, see this page located on the Resources menu tab. See these instructions on HOW TO SEW A DIY FACE MASK and HOW TO FOLD A BANDANA FOR A FACE MASK.

CDC Advice: Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19. How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering, CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings, How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering? How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? Visit this CDC page.

Be aware that criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams. There have been reports of individuals and businesses selling fake cures for COVID-19 online and engaging in other forms of fraud, Phishing emails from entities posing as the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Malicious websites and apps that appear to share virus-related information to gain and lock access to your devices until payment is received, and seeking donations fraudulently for illegitimate or non-existent charitable organizations.

If you think you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, you can report it without leaving your home. Contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via email at disaster@leo.gov.

See the 18-page Guide to New (Late March 2020) Federal Resources for Relief of Economic Damages Caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic.

COVID-19 Current Information Page

To a very small degree, Fearrington Village residents look to Fearrington Cares for information about health and well-being. Since accurate and current information is the bedrock of managing any potential threat to residents, Fearrington Cares is providing an information page on our web site for the infectious disease COVID-19.

CLICK HERE to Check it Out -- Bookmark Those Sites -- They Are Updated Frequently.

Center Activity Update June 04, 2020

A NOTE FROM KAREN METZGUER, NURSE & DIRECTOR

Fearrington Cares Center remains closed for 2 reasons: state guidance related to COVID-19 and to complete our building renovations.

President Barbara Hummel-Rossi provided a summary of our building progress to the community in an email 2 weeks ago; this summary currently found on our website under "Building Updates."

The heart of Fearrington Cares is our 250+ Volunteers, the majority of whom are considered high risk if infected with the Corona virus. Additionally, 100% of our services put a Volunteer within 6 feet of you; this is the minimum distance recommended for physical distancing. For these reasons, Fearrington Cares traditional services are currently suspended.

I describe Fearrington Cares as a "high touch not a high tech" organization. Unable to perform our services during the NC stay at home executive orders, on my recommendation, the staff and I have been furloughed for the past 2 months. I am writing a proposal for steps to begin reopening when the building is completed and we are allowed to use it. You are still "safer at home" and I hope you are limiting your outings and using masks.

Fearrington Cares services that are most valued by the community do not lend themselves to the digital world. However, we now have movement classes and a support group online; information about them is on our home page. We are loaning equipment, picking up prescriptions and groceries. We will have the health and safety of our Volunteers and all residents at the forefront of the challenging decisions we are making.

Our website is a great resource for new classes and meetings we are adding to our virtual programming.

Check out the digital services available while the Center remains closed.

Protecting Yourself Against Doxing

Protecting Yourself Against Doxing

Robo Calls – How to Recognize a Robo Call – AARP

Phone Fraud: Here Are the Latest Scams to Recognize

FCC Warns Customers About ‘One Ring’ Robocall Scam

Free Seminar Raises Awareness About Scams & Fraudulent Schemes Targeting Seniors

Event Also Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Smoke Alarm “Possible Scam”

On-Line Security 101: Tips for Protecting Your from Hackers & Spies

How to keep your data secure and private, step by step

NC Covid Support / Area Community Grocery Resources Searchable Database with Maps and Details

Categories: Groceries Restaurants, Free Meals, Prepared Meals, Speciality Foods & Beverages, Farmer’s Markets, Pharmacies, and Pet Supplies

For the latest information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) disease, see this page located on the Resources menu tab. See these instructions on HOW TO SEW A DIY FACE MASK and HOW TO FOLD A BANDANA FOR A FACE MASK.

CDC Advice: Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19. How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering, CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings, How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering? How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? Visit this CDC page.

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COVID-19 Current Information Page

Center Activity Update June 04, 2020