Game showcases scams people are experiencing
2023-08-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The bingo-like game called SCAMO was used to demonstrate how many different methods are currently being used by scammers trying to steal identity and money. The SCAMO score card contained the following: romance scam, internal revenue service scam, fake check scam, prize/lottery/sweepstakes winner scam, employment scam, online purchase scam, phishing scam, Medicare scam, grandparents scam, fake loan scam, charity scam, home-improvement scam, deputy sheriff scam, Social Security scam, government grant scam, and tech support scam. For more information look to the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, 270-384-2317. Comments | Permalink
2023-08-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The bingo-like game called SCAMO was used to demonstrate how many different methods are currently being used by scammers trying to steal identity and money. The SCAMO score card contained the following: romance scam, internal revenue service scam, fake check scam, prize/lottery/sweepstakes winner scam, employment scam, online purchase scam, phishing scam, Medicare scam, grandparents scam, fake loan scam, charity scam, home-improvement scam, deputy sheriff scam, Social Security scam, government grant scam, and tech support scam. For more information look to the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, 270-384-2317. Comments | Permalink
Russell Co. Agent speaks on how to avoid being a victim
2023-08-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Russell County FCS Agent Megan Gullett presented a free workshop at the Adair Extension Office last week on how to stay safe and avoid scams. She led attendees through a bingo-like game called SCAM-O. As folks marked off the experience they already had by a potential scammer, whenever they got the standard bingo lineup, straight down, straight across or diagonal, they got to shout out SCAM-O and win a prize. Comments | Permalink
2023-08-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Russell County FCS Agent Megan Gullett presented a free workshop at the Adair Extension Office last week on how to stay safe and avoid scams. She led attendees through a bingo-like game called SCAM-O. As folks marked off the experience they already had by a potential scammer, whenever they got the standard bingo lineup, straight down, straight across or diagonal, they got to shout out SCAM-O and win a prize. Comments | Permalink
Scenic Adair County - Hydrangea
2023-08-21 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Some of the prettiest Hydrangea blooming in Columbia right now border the yard at Doug and Monica Janes' home on Fortune Street. Comments | Permalink
2023-08-21 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Some of the prettiest Hydrangea blooming in Columbia right now border the yard at Doug and Monica Janes' home on Fortune Street. Comments | Permalink
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