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Tech Alert – Prize Winning Scams Get Your Money by Offering Higher Chances, Foreign Lotteries, and More

Tech Alert – Prize Winning Scams Get Your Money by Offering Higher Chances, Foreign Lotteries, and More

It can be exciting to get a piece of mail or a phone call with “you’re a winner” jumping out at you. But the FTC warns Americans to be careful about who you respond to. A common scam offers you an increased chance to win if you pay a fee (kind of like purchasing extra tickets in a raffle). Other scams announce that you won a foreign sweepstakes or lottery, and requests that you wire money or send a check to a well-known company in order to ensure delivery. Impostors posing as the FTC and other official-sounding government agencies have been reported as well. The goal each and every time is to get you to send money in exchange for an amazing prize or a better chance at winning one.

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Tech Alert – With Debt on the Rise for Many Americans, Debt Relief Scams Are Rising Also

Tech Alert – With Debt on the Rise for Many Americans, Debt Relief Scams Are Rising Also

Since much of the American business landscape is choked by mandatory quarantines and social restrictions, debt consolidation scams are increasing. These scams are most often reported as cold calls. Scammers call you out of the blue to offer sham “guarantees” which are supposed to get you out of debt quickly and cleanly. Some ask for an upfront fee, then take your money and run. Others will string you along, collecting payments and making promises while you fall farther behind on delinquent accounts. Student loan debt is another hot area under attack, so let your family members know to be suspicious of any loan relief offer.

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Tech Alert – Non-profit Scams Calling to Collect Money for Communities in Need

Tech Alert – Non-profit Scams Calling to Collect Money for Communities in Need

Call scams are not a new thing, but more are surfacing to prey on people who want to help communities affected by the pandemic. This charity call scam impersonates genuine charities and fake ones that have a “dummy” profile online. These scams not only steal your money, but they divert much needed funds from legitimate causes. These fake charities often apply pressure or try to make potential victims feel guilty for not donating.

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Tech Alert – Americans Report Over $13 Million in Losses Due to Coronavirus Scams

Tech Alert – Americans Report Over $13 Million in Losses Due to Coronavirus Scams

The United States’ Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received more than 17,000 complaints from U.S. consumers who reported total losses in excess of $13 million from COVID-19 related scams. Most crimes reported fall under a rather broad category of fraud with 9,634 complaints with 46.4% of them reporting a loss. It’s safe to say that the official figures don’t paint the whole picture, however, as many scams go unreported. Scams have included impersonation of local and international health authorities such as the World Health Organization, as well as creating bogus online shops to sell non-existent face masks.

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Tech Alert – Scammers Target US Stimulus Checks Providing Financial Relief Around COVID-19

Tech Alert – Scammers Target US Stimulus Checks Providing Financial Relief Around COVID-19

In the latest COAVID-19 scam, fraudsters are impersonating financial institutions to steal from Americans who are expecting stimulus checks from the US federal government. To soften the economic blow dealt by the virus, the US Senate approved a $2 trillion stimulus package on March 25. Attackers created a convincing email and landing page that appeared to come from a major financial institution. The email sent by the attackers claims that this financial institution has placed the funds on hold until the user can sign in and ‘verify account ownership’.

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HDCav has a fresh new look!

HDCav has a fresh new look!

The Help Desk Cavalry building, located in East Bremerton, is looking a lot sleeker these days. After Help Desk Cavalry’s owner, Steve Treanor, purchased the building last year, his desire was to create a welcoming office space for his team.  This summer, the...

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December 2017 Events

December 2017 Events

Bloedel Holiday Village 12/9 – 12/19 10:00 am – 4:00pm All ages enjoy the wonder of the season with a visit to this miniature town. Intricately designed buildings and whimsical trains create holiday memories. With the Residence all decked out and cider simmering, it's...

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November 2017 Events

November 2017 Events

Veterans Day 11/11/2017   Holiday Gift and Food Fair 11/17 – 11/19 With space for 180+ booths, the Holiday Gift and Food Fair will once again be the largest indoor Holiday shopping extravaganza on the Peninsula.   Silverdale Chamber of Commerce...

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Tech Tip — Typing Tricks

Tech Tip — Typing Tricks

Paste the plain text of what was copied When you copy text from any source, programs will usually include any formatting that comes with it. To paste this as plain text, press Ctrl + Shift + V instead of the standard Ctrl + V, and the system will paste unformatted...

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Behind the Scenes with Help Desk Cavalry

Behind the Scenes with Help Desk Cavalry

We’d like to share with you this quarter a little more about how our company is structured. We have three core divisions within Help Desk Cavalry.  An easy way to think of them are Remote Services (a.k.a. Help Desk Team), Onsite Services (a.k.a. Project Team),...

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Client Spotlight — Island Fitness

Client Spotlight — Island Fitness

Island Fitness, now it its 15th year of operation, is Bainbridge Island’s original health club. Owners Michael and Alexa Rosenthal rescued the club in 2002 when it was in danger of closing for good. They dedicated themselves to keeping the business alive back when it...

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October 2017 Events

October 2017 Events

Bainbridge Gardens 24th Annual Pumpkin Walk 10/13 - 10/14/2017, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Bainbridge Gardens invites you to the 24th Annual Pumpkin Walk! To be held Friday, October 13th and Saturday, October 14th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the historic Bainbridge Gardens...

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September 2017 Events

September 2017 Events

Washington State Fair September 1 – 24 The Washington State Fair is the largest single attraction held annually in the state of Washington. The Fair continually ranks as one of the largest fairs in the world. The Washington State Fair hosts two annual events, the...

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August 2017  Events

August 2017 Events

Obliteride 8/11 – 8/13/2017 Obliteride is more than a bike ride. It's a movement to obliterate cancer. Half of all men and a third of all women in the U.S. will develop cancer during their lifetimes. Together as a community we are fighting back, aggressively...

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July 2017 Events

July 2017 Events

Bainbridge Island Concerts in the Park 7/12/2017, 7:00– 8:00pm Wednesday Evening Concerts at Battle Point Park Silverdale Chamber of Commerce — Education Committee Meeting 7/14/2017, 12:30 – 1:30pm Providing a valuable vehicle for membership involvement in...

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