Dec 12 2017
A report by Better Business Bureau (BBB) says it’s not a matter of if you will become a target of computer technical support scammers, but when these scammers will try to victimize you. Thieves, most of whom are located in India, are using sophisticated advertising and carefully crafted sales techniques to scare consumers into buying …
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Dec 05 2017
The holiday season allows us the opportunity to return to our childhood memories as we venture to the mall and see the lights, enjoy the decorations, hear our favorite music, and even watch children share their dreams with Santa. It’s a blissful escape from reality and a re-engagement with wonderful memories. We pleasantly get our …
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Nov 28 2017
Is old age a disease? Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], says a significant amount of scientific research indicates that aging is, indeed, a disease. “More important there are many who believe it is a disease with a cure.” Weber cites the work of Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a well-known …
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Nov 07 2017
Barbara EJ Bennett, Sheriff’s Auxiliary Unit Coordinator, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office PLEASE do not accept gifts that you haven’t purchased and that you are expected to pay something for. Here is the scam – it could have a different version but you get the picture! The following is a recounting of the incident from the …
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Oct 31 2017
By Dr. Glenn Mollette A happier life is an active life. Doing nothing does not generate much in the realm of feeling good about yourself and is detrimental to your health. A friend of mine reflected on his career and often six day work weeks and said, “Those were the happiest days of my life.” …
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Oct 26 2017
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Most of us believe in prevention but we don’t always practice it. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure we’ve heard before. The best way to keep a car healthy is faithful service. Changing the oil, taking care of the transmission and replacing parts are all part …
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Oct 24 2017
The Social Security Administration announced today that through a collaboration with the Social Security Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), it is planning to expand its successful Fraud Prosecution Project to 33 United States Attorneys’ Offices nationally. This project has led to the prosecution of multiple instances …
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Oct 16 2017
Retirement isn’t what it used to be-a time for taking it easier in our old age and avoiding the stress and excitement of the workaday world. Maybe it’s because we are living longer than ever before making retirement a pricey option. Then again, perhaps the miracles of modern medicine can make us more energetic …
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Oct 11 2017
The scammers never sleep. In the last few days the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has received calls about various versions of scams. 1. Someone supposedly from a local business calls a resident and the business’ real phone number appears in caller ID. It really isn’t from the business it is a scammer using the name …
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Sep 26 2017
‘With age come new vulnerabilities that can make any of us susceptible to elder abuse, says AMAC ‘It is no longer unusual for us to live to be as old as 80, 90 and 100 years or more’ Reports of physical and financial abuse of the elderly are on the rise throughout the country. It’s …
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Sep 12 2017
When it comes to emergency and natural disaster preparation, clean, uncontaminated water should be top-of-mind. September, which is National Preparedness Month, is an ideal time for individuals and families to make certain that they will be able to hydrate safely throughout the duration of an emergency. Natural disasters, such as tornadoes, floods and hurricanes, can …
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Sep 07 2017
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about a flood insurance scam targeting those that have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), homeowners and renters are getting fraudulent robocalls telling them their flood premiums are past due. Don’t respond to these robocalls. If you have flood insurance and …
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