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Government

From the Desk of Palm Beach County

Commissioner Robert S. Weinroth:

Safety Tips for Online Holiday Shopping

Robert Weinroth, a former member computer with viruses and malware. It is highly recommended public education. Currently, innovative programs funded by the
of the Boca Raton City Council, was that you don’t open these emails or any links or attachments Education Foundation are impacting the lives of over 122,000
elected as a Palm Beach County associated with them. students in the School District of Palm Beach County. From
Commissioner to replace Steven • Report the company: If you suspect the business is robotics to literacy programs that use multi-sensory strategies
Abrams, who retired due to term limits bogus, notify your credit card company about the charge and to teach reading skills to our most vulnerable students, the
requirements. close your account. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Foundation’s programs are making an impact. Additionally,
Holiday shopping online is more Commission (FTC). The FTC offers an identity theft recovery other programs such as literacy, college and career readiness
popular than ever. Reportedly, over plan, should you need it. are also making a difference.
80 percent of U.S. consumers plan Discount Prescription Drug Card. In 2015-2016, the Education Foundation launched Red
to shop online for holiday gifts. In 2017, the FBI’s Internet Palm Beach County residents have access to a free Apple Supplies to ensure that teachers would no longer have
Crime Complaint Center received nearly 300,000 online-theft prescription discount program through a mutual agreement to spend their own resources to provide school supplies for
complaints. Victims reported losses totaling $1.4 billion. between the county, the National Association of Counties their students. Beginning with our highest-need schools, Red
Consequently, the following are some precautionary (NACo) and Caremark. Even though this has been available Apple Supplies is steadily expanding so that one day soon no
measures when shopping online. for a number of years, I wanted to take this opportunity to teacher in Palm Beach County will ever again have to use their
• Shop at websites you trust: Some websites are fabricated remind everyone about the program. own resources to buy supplies for their students.
by people who just want your credit card information and other Any county resident can use the program. It can also be In 2018-2019 school year, the Foundation served 106
personal details. To play it safe, consider doing online business used if you have prescription insurance, since it may save you schools, providing over $1.4 million in funding through
with retailers you trust and have used before. money on drugs your existing plan does not cover. There are various grant programs. They also provided over $600,000
• Beware of rock-bottom prices: If a website offers over 59,000 participating pharmacies nationwide with 296 in in school supplies. Consequently, over 122,000 students and
something that looks too good to be true, then it probably is Palm Beach County. 1,500 teachers and administrators were impacted. For more
and may only be a scam to get your personal information. The card offers an average of a 20 percent discount at information, visit https://educationfoundationpbc.org/.
• Avoid public Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi networks use public participating pharmacies of commonly prescribed medications BCC Briefs for November 19th, 2019.
airwaves which can allow someone the ability to intercept and an average savings of 50 percent on 3-month supplies of At the November 19th Board of County Commissioners
the data you send and receive. Since shopping online usually select generics through mail service. Savings are also available meeting, the board took the following action:
requires personal information such as credit card numbers and on high-tech and injectable drugs through a specialty pharmacy. Reorganization – recognized and thanked Mayor Mack
addresses, it’s highly recommended that you don’t shop online Again, the program is free and does not require any type Bernard for his year of service as mayor. The board then
or log in to websites while connected to public Wi-Fi. of claim form. elected Commissioner Dave Kerner to serve as mayor and
• Passwords: Create strong passwords using a complex To obtain additional information on the discount Commissioner Robert S. Weinroth vice mayor. Each will serve
set of characters (upper and lower case letters, numbers and prescription drug program and/or print a card visit http:// one-year terms.
symbols). Avoid using the same password on multiple accounts rxsavingsplus.com/ or call 1-(877) 321-2652. Solid Waste Authority – sitting as the Solid Waste
and personal information such as birthdates and children’s Nonprofit Spotlight: Education Foundation of Palm Beach Authority Governing Board, named Commissioner Robert
names. County. Weinroth chair, Commissioner Gregg Weiss vice chair, and
• Watch out for email scams: Clicking on emails from The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County has
unknown or unrecognizable senders could infect your connected the business and philanthropic sector to the world of From the Desk of Commissioner on page 12

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