Scam phone calls warned by Van Handel email alert
Van Handel issued an alert circulated online warning that scammers use different stories to prompt calls. The ruses include claims that a family member is ill is arrested or died or that the caller has won a prize.
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809 scam target warns of pay per call charges from Caribbean area code
Van Handel cautions that 809 and 284 area codes in the British Virgin Islands carry no U S regulatory protection and AT T quotes a $2425 per minute charge for calls from the United States. The scam urges immediate calls to 809 numbers, and victims face billing from foreign companies with little recourse. A Bell Atlantic security page and Jody Neal offer fraud details and contact points.
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City considers sites for Highland Towers antennas
The county commission discussed rooftop antenna options for Highland Towers after early inquiries. A motion to reject a contract was approved, citing roof weight and limited upstairs space, with the option to pursue alternative county properties.
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