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Boca Pointe Advisor IV from page 12 Shops of Publix. I went over there to see for myself and I their time trying to rip-off anyone they can. Is there anything
saw a very strange sight. One of the girl scouts had very I can do to recognize a scam call from a regular honest offer.
need to be dealt with in a direct compassionate manner hairy legs and upon closer examination, I saw an Adam’s a) This is one of our most common complaints. The first
with much empathy. What should I do? apple sticking out from under the shirt collar. Could this thing to do is listen carefully to the caller’s voice. If you
a) Just ask him if he would mind if you asked his wife out? be an imposter trying to scam the public. I also noticed he/ can barely understand the caller that is not a good sign. Ask
b) Ask him why he has been wearing the same suit to she was wearing Gucci sneakers which I know cost about for their name and ID if they have one.
the office for the past 11 days? $700.00. Should I notify the authorities? b) If they say their name is Bill Smith and they sound
c) Tell him you are having problems at home and see if a) Since the police have been defunded, The Girl Scout very foreign, another red flag.
he volunteers anything. It does not matter that your problems Fraud division has been eliminated. Suggest you call Publix c) If they ask you for your social security number before
at home are from a water leak in your hot water tank. security and hope you get someone that answers the phone they ask you for your name, another red flag. Even just the
d) Ask him to explain two roundtrip air tickets to Ocho in English. last 4 digits – not good.
Rios charged to the business under the names of Mr. and b) Be prepared the call will be answered by someone d) If you cannot understand when they say their name,
Mrs. Smith. Be aware of the 3 S’s – sweating, stuttering, and in the Philippines. Take a crash language course to learn ask them to slowly spell it. If it is 11 characters long without
stammering. This would clearly require a further discussion. Philipinoese. any vowels, best to just hang up.
7. I am a big supporter of charitable causes. I make c) Forget about it and start buying cookies from The Boy 9. I am thinking of starting a new business and would
donations to different organizations but was just notified Scouts. Ooops – almost forget – they declared bankruptcy. like to get your input as to whether you think my idea could
one of my favorite causes is being investigated for fraud. I d) Start contributing to this column – we really could be worth pursuing. First let me say I love dogs and have
was shocked to learn The Girl Scouts were selling fat free use the cash. rescued literally dozens over the years. Probably explains
cookies that were filled with fat, lard, MSG, and fake cream. 8. I get more bogus calls than regular ones. I am my 6 divorces. We have seeing eye dogs but no help for
It has been isolated to one group selling outside The Garden disgusted that people have nothing better to do than spend blind dogs. My business would offer help to walk, feed,
and take care of these unfortunate animals. Go to www.
SeeingEyePeople.com for all the details. We match up the
ª dogs. Hairy people take care of hairy dogs, etc. etc. Do you
right person with the right dog. Small people walk small
think I have a viable business idea?

a) Suggest you go immediately to an Urgent Care Clinic
and get tested for the virus. Something is clearly wrong.
b) Are you planning to provide dark glasses for the dogs
Two Boca Raton Offices: 151 N. Ocean Blvd. • 21073 Powerline Rd. #63 as part of your service.
c) We think it is a great idea and you should offer this service
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SoLD 7379 Panache Way talk to the dead. We both were selected for a reading but
( IN CoNtRACt SoLD after hearing what she had to say, we are a bit skeptical
since the messages she was relaying to us were from our

advantage of?
Selling all 3 DAYS! 93 year old uncle, who is still living. Are we getting taken
of Palm a) The fact that the first message thru the medium from
Beach & your “dead” uncle told you to transfer your assets to his
Broward bank account leads us to believe this is a sham.
County Caravelle Costa Del sol b) One of our own staff members had a reading and got
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$595,000
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c) Confront this head on – take the covering off the table
(561) 302-6669 you are sitting at with the medium and drag your uncle out
from under the table. Then take the crystal ball, tarot cards
ILENE@BOCAHOME.COM and leave immediately.
Dedicated to Results mediums face and we suspect it most likely is your aunt.
d) But before you go, remove the mask from the
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thinking of Buying or Selling? thank everyone.

Answers to last few issues – a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, I, j, k,
l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, and z. Please let us know
uNDER CoNtRACt CoMING SooN juSt SoLD how you did.
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