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VOL. 30 NO. 4 www.seabreezepublications.com APRIL 2022

From The Manager Chairman’s

By Kathleen O’Donovan, I read recently that more than 63 million Americans - a
General Manager quarter of the adult population - give nearly 8 billion hours a Corner
year to the causes close to their hearts and that volunteering
A pril is N ational is actually good for us physically and mentally. Researchers
Volunteer Month and the say the statistics indicate lower blood pressure, less stress, A Time To Enjoy Life
perfect time to acknowledge even longer lives are all associated with volunteering.
the committed homeowners To all of you who volunteer, whether it is here at Boca By Barry J. Haberman,
within Boca Pointe who Pointe, or elsewhere in our greater community of Boca BPCA Chair and
serve, sometimes thanklessly, Raton....we applaud you! President
on our many association One other note, this year much of our focus has been on
boards and committees. landscape and maintenance related matters. Recently we How fortunate are
Community leaders began an aggressive clearing of non-native trees and plant we to live in a relatively
share a willingness to lead, a commitment to their material located within the Lake Worth Drainage District’s safe and lovely
neighborhoods, and a desire to make Boca Pointe an right of way along the L50 canal which bisects Boca Pointe. community.
exceptional community within which to live and one our While the initial result is shocking, these areas will be Thank you to all of
homeowners are proud to call home. restored and will prove to be beneficial to the community the Village Association
Working at Boca Pointe the last four years is an honor and in the event of a large rain producing storm. The L50 canal Boards, the Master
a privilege. I have been fortunate to work closely with and provides effective flood control for Boca Pointe and this Association Board,
be mentored by many devoted volunteers on our Community clearing will provide unobstructed access for emergency Staff and Allied Universal for helping Boca Pointe
Association Board of Directors and Committees. flood control response and routine canal maintenance.  remain a safe environment so that you may enjoy your
family and friends and lifestyle.
Protecting Yourself From Scams Happy Easter.
I hope that you all have a Sweet Passover and a

We look forward to all Boca Pointe residents
By Justin Mocha, Director of Security • Scammers will often try to get you to make a starting to get back to normalcy.
decision in a hurry. Before giving up money or personal Please stay safe and healthy. 
The Federal Trade Commission received over 1.3 information, talk to someone you trust.
million reports of fraud in 2021, with reported losses • Most banks and financial institutions will never
totaling $1.34 billion. Florida is among the Top 5 in contact you directly and request personal information.
reported fraud cases relative to state population. Locally, Be suspicious of any calls or e-mails purporting to be a Would You Like To
PBSO reports an increasing number of fraud cases financial institution and asking you for account numbers
reported in the county, and fraud is the most common or personal information.
criminal activity to affect Boca Pointe residents being • Credit card companies have fraud protection built-in; Support The People
10x more common than theft or vandalism, and 100x be suspicious of anyone asking you to pay for a service
more common than burglary and robbery. or product via wire transfer, gift cards, or cash. In Ukraine?
Fraud is on the rise, and the methods criminals are • Have your mail forwarded or held when you are out
using are becoming more sophisticated. Please follow of town. Your mail may contain information a scammer
these guidelines which could prevent you from becoming can use to steal your identity. Here’s how you can help... Below is a list of
a victim: • Check banking statements regularly, and pay organizations that are asking for assistance. Donations
• Do not share personal or financial information over attention to your billing cycles. If you do not receive can be made through the links to their websites or social
the phone unless you initiate the call. Scammers may have a regular bill in the mail, it could be a sign someone media pages:
the ability to ‘spoof’ the phone number of a bank or other has taken control of this account to use it for nefarious Gofundme.com
legitimate institution—do not trust your caller ID. Banks purposes. Jewishboca.org
will never ask your PIN over the phone. Hang up if it • Use complex passwords for online accounts, Redcross.org
seems suspicious or the call makes you uncomfortable. especially e-mail and banking. Preferably passwords Unicefusa.org
which do not contain elements of your birthday or any Donate.doctorswitoutborders.org
other easily discovered event or anniversary. A scammer Give.org (a Better Business Bureau website that lists
compromising your personal e-mail address could credible organizations) 
conceivably gain access to any account to which the
e-mail is registered.
Of primary importance: if you feel a situation is strange
or uncomfortable, say so! Legitimate institutions will be Please Help
able to answer all of your questions satisfactorily and
will not hesitate if you ask to continue the conversation
at another time. Spring is here! Now is the time to clean out
If you are worried you your closets!! The homeless shelters are accepting
are being contacted by a used clothing. Please bring any clean, gently used
scammer or have been a clothing that you would like to donate. The drop off
victim, contact PBSO at location is at the BPCA office located at 6909 SW
(561) 687-6510. You may 18th St., Suite A120 in the Boardwalk shopping plaza.
also contact me with any The donations are distributed to local churches and
questions at the Boca Pointe homeless shelters. Help make a difference to those
Community Association less fortunate. A grateful Thank You goes out to all
office at (561) 672-3309.  that have recently donated!!! 