Fraud and Scam Alerts – Fearrington Cares

Spring is a Good Time to Consider the Security of Your Computer Equipment

A Message From the North Carolina Department of Information Technology

Spring is a Great Time to Do a ‘Digital Declutter’. Springtime means spring cleaning. Reviewing your passwords and privacy settings on your accounts and devices is a good way to help keep your personal information protected and safe for cybercriminals. Get these great security tips!

Spring is a Good Time to Consider the Security of Your Computer Equipment Jon Darling 2021-03-31T21:28:55-04:00

Webinar Series: How to Spot & Avoid Imposters – Nov. 18 @ 1 PM ET

Free Webinar Explaining How to Spot and Avoid Scams & Phishing Schemes

A message from Village to Village Network*

Webinar Series: How to Spot & Avoid Imposters – Nov. 18 @ 1 PM ET, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Imposter scams can take many forms. Some imposters say they’re calling from the government or from a business with technical support expertise. Others pose as legitimate users of online dating sites or claim that they are a friend or family member with an emergency.

But they all involve a con artist who pretends to be someone you trust, to convince you to send money or personal information. This webinar will describe the various types of imposter scams, the warning signs of scams, and how to help your members avoid them.

To receive the link and password to Join this free ZOOM Meeting, CONTACT US at THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Be sure to include your first and last name and your Fearrington Village address in your message. We will reply to provide the login credentials.

*Fearrington Cares is a member of the Village to Village Network.

Webinar Series: How to Spot & Avoid Imposters – Nov. 18 @ 1 PM ET Jon Darling 2020-11-08T15:40:22-05:00

Phishing Groups Are Collecting Email and Bank Passwords via Fake Voter Registration Forms

Phishing groups are collecting user data, email and banking passwords via fake voter registration forms | ZDNet

Phishing Groups Are Collecting Email and Bank Passwords via Fake Voter Registration Forms Jon Darling 2020-10-23T13:53:35-04:00

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

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Please visit this page for details about the services (including Zoom classes) we are able to provide while we are in Phase 2 of our re-opening plan. We are excited to be able to increase some uses of our new facility while protecting the health and safety of both staff and residents.

Fearrington Village Emergency Preparedness FAQs / Revised May 2021

Read & Print This Important File. Keep This Guide Near Your Phone, or Within Close Reach.

Handyperson Services Resume

Fearrington Cares Handyperson volunteers can now once again help with minor non-emergency home repairs and small maintenance issues in homes where individuals have completed a vaccination regime. To request help, please call the Center 919-542-6877. We will share our protocols to keep you and our volunteers safe.

Fearrington Cares has registered with AmazonSmile. That means that if you shop at Amazon, at no cost to you, you can choose to have AmazonSmile donate 0.5% of the cost of your eligible purchases to Fearrington Cares. In 2020, we received $579.58 from Amazon smile. Since we signed up with Amazon Smile, we have received $2,354.95 (through 2/2021). Just shop at smile.amazon.com and choose Fearrington Cares as your charity of choice. When first visiting AmazonSmile, customers are prompted to select a charitable organization from almost one million eligible organizations. Just pick Fearrington Cares then shop as usual.

Parkinson’s Support Group

No June, July, and August Meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Resume

The AA Support Group has resumed in-person meetings at the Fearrington Cares Center. 10:00am Mondays. Please contact Karen Metzguer (karen@fearringtoncares.org) for information.

Foot Clinic Resumes

Appointments are now available for the foot clinic. Appointment required, call 919-542-6877. If you are living with diabetes, neuropathy, or lower leg issues and would like to participate, please call the Center (919-542-6877) to learn more.

For the latest information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) disease, see this page located on the Resources menu tab.

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.

Spring is a Good Time to Consider the Security of Your Computer Equipment

A Message From the North Carolina Department of Information Technology

Webinar Series: How to Spot & Avoid Imposters – Nov. 18 @ 1 PM ET

Free Webinar Explaining How to Spot and Avoid Scams & Phishing Schemes

A message from Village to Village Network*

Webinar Series: How to Spot & Avoid Imposters – Nov. 18 @ 1 PM ET, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Imposter scams can take many forms. Some imposters say they’re calling from the government or from a business with technical support expertise. Others pose as legitimate users of online dating sites or claim that they are a friend or family member with an emergency.

But they all involve a con artist who pretends to be someone you trust, to convince you to send money or personal information. This webinar will describe the various types of imposter scams, the warning signs of scams, and how to help your members avoid them.

To receive the link and password to Join this free ZOOM Meeting, CONTACT US at THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Be sure to include your first and last name and your Fearrington Village address in your message. We will reply to provide the login credentials.

Phishing Groups Are Collecting Email and Bank Passwords via Fake Voter Registration Forms

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

Please visit this page for details about the services (including Zoom classes) we are able to provide while we are in Phase 2 of our re-opening plan. We are excited to be able to increase some uses of our new facility while protecting the health and safety of both staff and residents.

Read more details about our Phase 2 Re-opening Protocols.

Fearrington Village Emergency Preparedness FAQs / Revised May 2021

Read & Print This Important File. Keep This Guide Near Your Phone, or Within Close Reach.

Handyperson Services Resume

Foot Clinic Resumes

For the latest information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) disease, see this page located on the Resources menu tab.

UPDATED Computer Assistance Information

Looking for Helpful Computer Websites, Tutorials, and Videos?

COVID-19 Current Information Page