Beware of this holiday scam and robocalls
Retired Michigan sergeant Ron Kroll, 61, says a December robocall claimed Amazon charged nearly $800 and urged him to press 1. He avoided a loss after mis dialing, then confirmed with Amazon by calling customer service. Scammers use holiday stress to steal login data and access devices.
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How phones can alert you to COVID
Exposure notification uses Bluetooth to warn users who shared time with someone who tested positive. Apple and Google limit data use and require state public health consent. Some states require app download. others use built in settings. A shared national server links keys across regions, enabling cross state exposure alerts.
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Discovery announces new streaming service January 2021 launch
Discovery parent unveils a $4.99 per month service offering over 55 000 episodes from shows like Brother vs Brother Frozen Planet Deadliest Catch and Crikey Its the Irwins with BBC A E The History Channel and Lifetime content. Exclusive at launch include 90 Day Journey and a tentpole series from 90 Day Fiancé with additional titles from Magnolia Network and upcoming programs with Bobby Flay Giada De Laurentiis Ludacris Carla Hall and Kevin Hart across routes Route 66. Discovery will not offer live feeds but will compete with other streaming services.
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IRS Still Backed Up With Tax Returns In 2020
The IRS remains heavily backlogged with about 1 million unprocessed returns and 3 million pieces of unopened mail as 2020 ends. Paper filings slow refunds and threaten delays if another relief package includes direct payments. Electronic filing reduces errors and speeds processing, though the pandemic complicates operations.
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