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<\/a>Senior citizens in South Dallas attended technology classes designed to help them recognise scam emails, protect their personal information and use online services more safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sessions were held at the Singing Hills Senior Center with support from local organisations, including Spectrum and Compudot. Instructors explained how to identify suspicious emails, avoid unsafe links and respond appropriately when an unexpected message appears to come from someone familiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One participant described receiving a message that appeared to have been sent by a former classmate. After she opened it, the suspicious link reportedly spread to people in her contact list. The incident encouraged her to attend the class and learn how to prevent a similar problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The training also covered practical technology skills, such as using medical and pharmacy applications to schedule appointments and request prescription refills. Some attendees received computers or tablets along with technical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report shows why ongoing digital education is important for older adults. Scammers frequently target seniors with fake account alerts, fraudulent emails, impersonation calls and misleading online offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consumers should avoid opening unexpected links, confirm unusual messages directly with the supposed sender and never provide passwords, banking details or security codes in response to unsolicited contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/senior-citizens-learn-how-to-spot-scams-stay-safe-online\/4052234<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Authorities are warning travellers and renters to be cautious of fraudulent property listings connected with Marco Island and other popular vacation destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rental scammers commonly copy photographs and descriptions from genuine property advertisements. They then repost the information with their own contact details and offer the property at an attractive price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A victim may be asked to send a deposit or full rental payment before viewing the property. After the payment is made, the supposed owner or agent may disappear. In some cases, travellers arrive at the address and discover that the property is already occupied, is owned by someone else or was never available for rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fake listings may look convincing because they use real photographs, property descriptions and addresses taken from legitimate advertisements. Warning signs include unusually low prices, pressure to book immediately, refusal to provide a live property tour and requests to pay outside a trusted booking platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before sending money, renters should search the property address independently, compare the listing across multiple websites and contact the property owner or licensed management company directly. Payments should remain inside recognised booking platforms whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Previous reports from Marco Island have described visitors arriving after booking online, only to discover that the advertised property was occupied by its actual owner or renter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A West Hartford consumer has shared a warning after receiving a convincing text message that appeared to come from Capital One. The message asked whether he had authorised a $970.25 Walgreens transaction<\/strong> and instructed him to reply \u201cYES\u201d or \u201cNO.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n After he replied that the transaction was not his, another message claimed that the purchase had been blocked and that his account was temporarily suspended. A caller identifying himself as \u201cPeter\u201d then contacted him and said the transaction had occurred in Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The caller knew the consumer\u2019s home address, which made the conversation appear genuine. He claimed that the existing card would be cancelled and replaced, then later said a new password would be issued instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The consumer ended the call and contacted Capital One directly using an official number. A legitimate representative confirmed that there was no such charge, no new password and no record of the caller\u2019s phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The incident shows how scammers can combine text messages, phone calls and personal information to imitate a financial institution. Consumers should not reply to unexpected fraud alerts or provide account information to an incoming caller. Instead, they should contact the bank using the number printed on the back of the card or listed on its official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source: https:\/\/we-ha.com\/consumer-diary-scam-seeds-prescription-drug-charges\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Several Morgan Wallen fans say they paid a third-party organiser for concert tickets, premium seating and special VIP benefits connected with performances at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to reports, some buyers paid hundreds or thousands of dollars after being promised lower-level seats, floor tickets, suites or meet-and-greet opportunities. As the concert dates approached, several customers said their tickets had still not arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tickets were reportedly sold through an organiser connected with a Michigan tailgate group. Some customers said they received repeated explanations for the delays, while others began contacting one another after discovering they were facing similar problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The organiser stated that customers who did not receive their tickets could request refunds or receive the promised tickets. He also claimed that the VIP opportunities had been available. However, the concert\u2019s ticketing platform said it had no business relationship with the organiser, and other reporting indicated that official meet-and-greet packages were not offered for the tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not every buyer reported a negative experience. At least one customer said a group of purchased tickets arrived as promised. However, others said they were still waiting for tickets or refunds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Concertgoers should purchase tickets through official ticketing platforms or verified resale services. Buyers should be particularly cautious of third parties promising exclusive access, unusually attractive seating or celebrity meetings that cannot be verified through the performer\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nFake Rental Listing Scam Targets Marco Island Visitors<\/h2>\n\n\n
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