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Catching Up and Checking In for 2021
I want to thank everyone who checks in to catch up on news and bring folks up to date on my activities and projects. COVID restrictions and my own classification as a high-risk person has significantly altered my ability to interact with others. I am not teaching BLS/CPR at this time but have retained all of my credentials with both American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Because of the excellent safety protocols put in place at Master The Possibilities I have taught Hands-Only CPR and my new class “Lucid Dreaming: Another Altered State of Mind” in-person and have had great success and wonderful students fully participate in both classes. I am also in the final stages of editing a writing project about recipes and have collaborated with my talented granddaughter in designing a cover. I continue to write short stories and am dabbling in poetry.
I cannot emphasize enough the need to be vigilant, cautious, and leery about any and all solicitations about COVID cures, vaccines, tests, cures etc. Scammers are opportunists who lurk in the background and feed on fears and insecurities and the misfortunes of others. Please watch out for others who are vulnerable and frightened. Heed the advice of professionals like the FTC who carefully follow the trends of dishonesty and deceit being played out around the world. Take a moment or two to think before making any decisions. Staying safe during these difficult times has more than one meaning. Wishing everyone health, happiness, and safety in the year to come.
Wishing A Happy and Safe 2021 New Year To All!
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Coronavirus Scams Are On The Rise !
As soon as it became apparent that Coronavirus was a potential problem for citizens worldwide, scammers got to work devising ways to capitalize on other’s misfortunes. As always, they are using the same tactics I covered in my book Scammunition – online, on the phone, and in-person. Here are some examples:
Fake online retailers are hawking test kits guaranteed to keep you and loved ones safe. There are NO test kits available online and don’t click on any links that promise otherwise.
Robocalls and fake promoters are offering to ship free test kits to Medicare beneficiaries who may be homebound or self-isolating. They are looking for your Medicare identification numbers to use illegally for other scams. Do NOT give our your info!
New charities have popped up all over looking for donations. Be especially wary of any that require gift cards, cash, or wire transfers. Go to http://www.charitynavigator.org for more information on how and what to do if you wish to make a donation.
Because more and more people are at home, dishonest individuals are scouting neighborhoods offering everything from toilet paper to hand sanitizer in an effort to get your personal information. Don’t open the door and engage with strangers. Protect yourself from being taken advantage of and remain vigilant.
As time goes on more scams will crisscross the nation. I will try to stay updated on potential problems and will pass them on. Stay healthy and well in all areas of your life.