You can copy and paste this post (in between the lines), print it out and put it in their mailboxes. Also please share it via text and email messages and posts in social media. We got this call today, July 16, 2019. The scam is currently active in PA. __________________________ Pennsylvania is the 2nd most senior state, after Florida. Pennsylvanians will be the target of “Social Security” scams for many years to come. Don’t answer the phone or email when you are busy, tired or feeling unwell. These states make us particularly vulnerable to this type of “phishing” scam (i.e. “fishing for information.”) Here’s what to look out for with the latest Social Security scam call. We received a call today from 1-646-755-1692, a New York, New York phone number. It was a robocall, but to untrained ears it could sound like a recorded human voice. The phone number of this scam changes quickly. You may not receive it from the same phone number, but the scam will basically be the same. The call attempts to scare the listener into pressing a button to “hear more” about the “suspension” of his or her social security number. The callers want to get you live, on the line, so they can trick you into telling them your Social Security number, banking numbers and other information. Here is the transcription of the message we received. Your message may be the same or similar: “This call is from the Department of Social Security Administration. The reason you have received this phone call from our department is to inform you that we just suspend [sic] your Social Security Number because we found some suspicious activity. So if you want to know about this case just press 1. Thank you.” THIS CALL IS A SCAM. HANG UP. Do not press 1 to hear more information. Hang up. If you do press 1, you will be routed to a fake call center where a human worker will ask you to verify your Social Security Number and contact information. These workers are well-trained in psychological … [Read more...]
Got Shovels? Need Shoveling? Let’s connect!
A neighbor contacted us on our Havertownies Facebook page with concern about their 78-years-young (but not young enough to shovel) mom. Her walks will need clearing come the 5 to 9 inches of snow they are forecasting. Sometimes the young shovelers in the area don't get to interact with the retirees we have here in the Township. Gone are the days where parents feel safe sending their girls and boys out to knock on doors to drum up shoveling customers. We've made some forms over on Google docs for the shovelers and the requesters to fill out. As requests come in, we will match you up with people in your neighborhood. We are shooting for walking distance between homes. If you are a shoveler or have one in your house, fill out this GOT SHOVELS? form. If you are requesting shoveling services, fill out this GOT SIDEWALKS? form. Employees: Work hard and do a good job. You may not get paid, and you may not get paid much. Negotiate fairly ahead of time (it's a skill! time to practice!). Don't enter strangers' houses (even if they seem nice!). You can handle transactions at the front door. Work with a partner whenever you can. Make sure to put geo-location on on your phone when you are out, so your parents know where you are. Don't shovel after dark unless you have permission and are over 16. Stay safe! Don't shovel roadways or parking spots. And don't agree to take on extra tasks unless you've run it past your parents. Employers: Payment is a good idea. Kids these days don't get allowances like you think they do. Please make your own arrangements up front, though. And always remember: safety first. Don't put kids in dangerous situations. Do not ask them to shovel parking spots on the Township roads. Also: don't expect your walks will not be slippery. You can provide salt for the kids to spread but they are not responsible for the condition of your walks. Havertownies disclaimer: We aren't responsible for any interactions, actions, etc., that occur … [Read more...]