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Not Just For Seniors pop-up windows, malicious website links, and fraudulent DON’T answer unrecognized calls unless you’re
phone calls on both landlines and mobile devices. expecting a call from an unknown number. Let the call
Dos And Don’ts For Stopping Phone Scams Whether they’re hoping to score a little quick cash or go to voicemail, then review the message. Most con artists
are engaged in a bigger scheme, like stealing your medical will hang up before leaving a message.
By Arati Hammond, Realtor identity, it’s essential to realize that most scams involve DO independently verify facts from any callers asking
at Keller Williams Realty, a sense of urgency. for money or sensitive personal information.
Seniors Real Estate Specialist Urgent situations that require financial solutions should DON’T share private information in social media
and Certified Luxury Home raise suspicion. posts that may be useful for imposter scams, including
Marketing Specialist If a phone call (or an email message) requires you to phone numbers, home addresses, and names of relatives.
Today’s fraudsters act now to collect a prize, avoid a fine or jail, or save (Also, don’t accept unknown friend requests and keep
have many tricks up their someone from a dire situation—always step back before your account settings private.)
sleeve. Their methods rely taking action. If a pressing need involves money, chances DO be wary of government imposters. Officials from
on deception and frequently are it’s a scam. the IRS, the Social Security Administration, Medicare, and
entail manipulating strong On Your Phone, How Can You Fight Back? other government agencies will never call you unless you
human emotions, like fear DO register your phone number with the Do Not contact them first or they’ve sent mail correspondence
and love. Call Registry at donotcall.gov or (888) 382-1222. explaining a situation that requires your attention.
Scammers make extensive use of all types of This service will not block scammers, but legitimate DON’T say “yes” to an unknown caller. Scammers
technology tools, including false email messages, fake telemarketers will stop calling within a month. may be trying to obtain a recording of your voice, which
can be used to verify approval of charges to your phone,
cable, or Internet bill or a credit card. If you sense
something sketchy, hang up quickly.
Vino With Sting!
By Laura Berrio,
Freelance Writer/Blogger
Who wants to go to
Italy and stay at Sting’s
Tuscany Estate and
Vineyard?
You can rent out
the entire estate, main
house, guesthouses and
grounds for up to 500
people! When I checked
on the price, it appears
to be a case of, if you have to ask, you can’t afford it!
It all began when Sting and his wife Trudie were
looking for a summer home in Italy. They found a
run-down estate that formerly produced honey, olive
oil and wine. They bought the property, Il Palagio,
because of the view! Then they began a decade-long
project of bringing the estate, vineyard and olive
groves back to life.
Sting invited all of the neighbors and town locals
to the farm shop on the estate for a party to share their
plans for returning Il Palagio to its previous glory.
Now, every August, Sting holds a party for everyone
to celebrate and thank them for their support. They
eat, drink wine and of course he sings a few songs!
(I want to be on this invitation list!)
Sting has named the wine produced from the
vineyard after some of his hit songs … (Message in
a Bottle, Roxanne, Sister Moon) just to name a few.
Sting said, “A wine is like a song – it has a story
to tell.”
Sister Moon has been listed as one of the top picks
by Wine Spectator Magazine.
You can travel to Italy to check it out, or run to
your favorite wine store!
Try a few and message me on
your favorites!!
~ Cheers
~ Keep the conversation going
and the wine flowing!
Follow the Vine on Instagram
@VineVibeUncorked.
New Moon
September 6
First Quarter
September 13
Full Moon
September 20
Third Quarter
September 28
See answer in this paper.
