Feb 10 2015
Take Action! Take steps today to lower your risk for heart disease. Know your numbers. High blood pressure and high cholesterol can cause heart disease and heart attack. Get your cholesterol checked. Men need to get their cholesterol checked at least once every 5 years. Women at risk for heart disease need to get their …
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Feb 06 2015
Arlington, VA (February 5, 2015) – Tens of millions of Americans could be victims of the latest corporate data breach, this one at Anthem Insurance. Unknown hackers apparently stole personal identifying information (PII) from current and former Anthem customers, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and other information that can be used …
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Feb 04 2015
The Association of Mature American Citizens is actively encouraging Congress to act on Social Security in a timely and comprehensive manner. Dan Weber, AMAC president, said “we can’t afford to just kick the can down the road with interim fixes that will likely result in hardship both for those who are still paying into Social …
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Jan 22 2015
By Glenn Mollette American’s median income was $51,939.00 in 2013. In 2012 our median income was $51,759.00. In 1999, the pre-recession peak median American income was $56,436.00. Five years ago the United States Treasury took in 2.1 trillion dollars. Last year our federal government collected a record amount of taxes, just over 3 trillion dollars! (Wikipedia: …
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Jan 20 2015
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a consumer alert providing taxpayers with additional tips to protect themselves from telephone scam artists calling and pretending to be with the IRS. The BBB of Denver/Boulder has been receiving calls from consumers daily about the scam being in the area. These callers may demand money or may …
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Dec 31 2014
It’s just what you always wanted: a big-screen TV, the latest laptop, an e-reader, a digital SLR camera, or that video game system. The presents are all unwrapped, and the recycling is piling up. But while you’re enjoying that new tablet, the box is sitting out by your curb, acting as an advertisement for those …
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Oct 28 2014
Remember to set your clocks back in the evening on Saturday, November 1st!
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Aug 26 2014
Have you heard about pet flipping? It’s when a criminal picks up a dog or cat, either by stealing the animal or claiming to be the owner of a missing pet, and then quickly sells the animal for profit. Oftentimes, the purchase price is disguised as a “rehoming fee.” Purebred dogs and cats are the …
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Aug 18 2014
Scammers entice people to click on links with deceptive lures DENVER – Whenever a major story dominates the news, scammers take advantage of the public’s interest with online photos, stories and social media links that claim to offer sensational details. The BBB of Denver/Boulder is warning about this tactic, which is called “click baiting.” Unfortunately, the …
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Jul 30 2014
Unwanted telephone calls, pre-approved credit card offers and texts are not only annoying, they also can potentially lead to identity theft. But how do you stop them? While it’s nearly impossible to eliminate junk mail, spam text messages and unwanted phone calls, Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming advises taking the following steps …
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Jul 22 2014
The Better Business Bureau of Denver/Boulder, and other BBBs across the nation, have received an uptick in reports of attempted fraud involving Internal Revenue Service impersonators. According to those targeted in the scam, scammers pretending to be the IRS, or affiliated with the IRS, ask for personal and financial information. In some cases, the scammer …
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Jun 25 2014
This car show is destined to be the big success it was last year. Come and see for yourself, Sunday June 29th. The location is Eastman Park in Windsor. Participant Registration: 9:30 a.m.; Church Service: 10:00 a.m. Show starts: 11:00 a.m. until 3. Awards presented at 2:00 p.m. The event benefits the Windsor Food Pantry. …
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