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5 Ways to Deal With Annoying Robocalls PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY AND KICK SCAMMERS TO THE CURB According to the latest data, scammers and telemarketers make 1,528 robocalls to Americans every single second . No wonder they’re driving us all crazy! Some of these calls are legitimate reminders about doctor’s appointments and payment plans, but around 55% of them are just nuisances — and we can’t rely on the government to stop them. If you’re sick of hearing about “your car’s extended warranty” or the “student loans” you paid off 40 years ago, try these five tips to cut down on robocalls and outwit scammers.
Hi everyone, my name is Sweetgrass, and I’ve been living with my mom since October. Humans
found me when they were camping in Eastern Montana and saw a lot of little eyes looking out at them from the trees. It was me and my nine brothers and sisters.
We were only a few weeks old then, and we all have homes now. My sisters Copenhagen and Coule live with the man who found us, and I live with his mom, Dawn.
I still get to see Copenhagen and Coule sometimes, and it’s lots of fun when they come over. What’s not fun is when humans visit. As if I’d just let some stranger pet me! I always have to hide until they go away. Thanks, Mom.
But otherwise, things are good. When I first came home, all the humans seemed really worried about me. They thought I
1. EXPLORE YOUR CARRIER’S FREE TOOLS. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all offer services to cut down on scam calls. Some of them are free and/or come with your phone, but others you have to pay for or activate. If you have Verizon, for example, you can download the “Verizon Call Filter” app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Visit your carrier’s website or call them to learn about the tools they offer. 2. DOWNLOAD AN AD BLOCKER. For extra protection, you can download a separate ad blocker from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Hiya is a free app that will give you caller ID and block spam calls, and Nomorobo is an award-winning option that’s free for landlines and costs $1.99 per month for cellphones. 3. WHEN IN DOUBT, LET IT RING OUT. If you don’t recognize the number calling, don’t answer. You can always call back if they leave a legitimate voicemail. 4. SUSPECT SPAM? HANG UP. So, you accidentally answered a spam call. Whether it’s a person or a robot on the line, hang up immediately! Even saying your name or the word “yes” could set you up for identity theft. 5. HANDLE VOICEMAILS WITH CARE. If you get a suspicious voicemail, never call the number or visit the website given by the caller. Instead, Google the company or agency they claimed to be with and call that number. If the real agency has no idea about the call, you’ve just escaped a trap. By taking all five of these steps, you can protect yourself and your wallet from Ponzi schemes, identity thieves, and annoying telemarketers. For even more specific advice, visit AARP.com and search “The Definitive Guide to Reducing Robocalls.”
was too small, and they tried to baby me. I guess they don’t know you can’t judge a book
by its cover, so I do my best every day to show everyone I’m fine by staying really busy.
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1/2 cup whole- wheat flour 2 tbsp flaxseed 1/4 cup parsley
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1 3–4-oz package of sardines
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1 egg
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Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 3. In a large bowl, mix together flour, flaxseed, and parsley.
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