WHAT’S NE Wow! It’s hard to believe there are only a few more days left of summer. Looking back, this summer has been full of growth and opportunities. Jeff and Ally traveled to Chicago for a wedding. I tried to get Ally to send me some pics of Jeff on the dance floor, but she’s keeping them for her collection. The team and I completed an ESCAPE ROOM. It was an extremely fun time and great opportunity for us to work together and bond outside of the office. Not only did we have a great time, but we set the weekly record! Kyzlee’s been enjoying corn and spending time outside. This summer, we took Kyzlee to the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park. She loved chasing Courage around in the open space. Right now, Kyzlee’s getting ready for her first summer vacation at the beach.
RING, RING — IT’S A ROBOT
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PHONE SCAMS AND ROBOCALLS
PUT UP SOME DETERRENTS.
Two of the most common scams are phone scams and robocalls. These calls are incredibly annoying and can trick you out of valuable information if you’re not careful. While it might seem like these scams are inescapable, there are some precautions you can take to avoid their traps.
You can even go a step further and block the calls. Many phone service providers offer call-blocking options, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. You can sign up for this service in-store or on your service provider’s website. Each service costs about $4 per month. There are also many call-blocking apps available on Android and Apple devices, but if you subscribe to a blocking service through your phone provider, these apps are unnecessary. Finally, you can sign up for the Federal Trade Commission’s “Do Not Call” program (DoNotCall.gov). While the Do Not Call program can help cut back on calls, this list is largely ignored by scammers. If you’re getting a ridiculous number of robocalls every day, signing up can offer you some brief respite. Thankfully, Congress is already attempting to fix this problem by making it harder for scammers to call you. But until they are able to pass tough, effective legislation, it is up to us as consumers to remain vigilant and do what we can to keep our personal and financial data safe and secure.
GIVE THEM THE SILENT TREATMENT.
One thing you can do to avoid these fraudulent, time-wasting calls is to simply hang up. If possible, it is best to not answer at all. It’s always good to have a list of numbers you can reference, so you never have to guess who is calling. Think of it as going one step beyond caller ID. In some cases, answering and then hanging up can actually do more harm than good. Answering the phone gives the scammers confirmation that the number works and that they should try again. Once your number is confirmed as active, it often gets put on an “active number” list that can then be sold to other scammers who market in these types of phone numbers. If you can’t verify who is calling without picking up, don’t answer. Let it go to voicemail. If it’s important, the person will leave a legitimate message and you can respond afterward.
LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
ESCAPE ZONE
The Escape Zone in Bellaire, Ohio, is full of exciting challenges. It’s really nice that it’s conveniently located here in the Ohio Valley. Escape Rooms have been popping up all over the place. What’s an Escape Room? It’s a mystery puzzle-solving interactive game. Basically, you get locked in a room and solve puzzles and riddles in an effort to escape.
Address: 2011 Belmont St, Bellaire, OH 43906 Phone: 740-232-4544
This newsletter is for informational purposes only and no legal advice is intended. Be sure to consult with this law firm if you have a specific question about your situation. And, remember that Edward and Jeff don’t take any unplanned inbound telephone or in-person meetings. We believe that each case deserves our undivided attention.
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