Here we are in mid November and it certainly is the season in our house to prepare for Thanksgiving (yummy) and Christmas. It looks like we could have as many as 18 people at our house for Christmas dinner which makes me very happy. But it also seems to be the season for scams. A friend of mine very recently lost $2,000 in a scam and today I had a voice mail asking me to confirm a charge of $1,400 for some computer equipment which I certainly didn't authorize. I deleted it of course, but that really is a very sneaky kind of scam because if you call the number they so conveniently provide to tell them it's a mistake, they will need all kinds of financial information from you before they can 'correct the error.' Another type of seasonal scams is pleas for money for dubious charities. Did you know that you can go on line and check out charitable organizations to see what percentage of the money you donate actually goes to help the people or animals you are intending to help, and what percent goes to staff salaries and promotional materials? Take some time to check things out. Please understand. I'm really not being a grinch. It's the season to give and give generously, and I do. Just make sure that the money you donate will really help someone, not just line some pockets. Happy Holidays, Ho Ho Ho!!
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