That unexpected letter in the mail? - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday November 2nd, 2017 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday November 2nd, 2017 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck


This week we focus on:  That unexpected letter in the mail?



You arrive home and find an unexpected letter in the mail.

Inside, you find a message from a renowned psychic or clairvoyant that reads: “I’ve had a vision of great fortune coming your way.” The letter sounds authentic. It’s even personalized, making it look like it’s been written specifically for you.

The vision is often a promise of riches, such as winning millions of dollars in the lottery. To make sure this vision comes true, the supposed psychic is ready to offer you personalized readings and “mystical” or “divine” objects that will bring you good luck. All you have to do is pay a fee and provide some personal information!

Make no mistake; this self-described psychic is not interested in your good fortune. The only fortune they care about is the money that can be made by deceiving you or your loved ones.

The Competition Bureau of Canada is using Halloween as an opportunity to remind you that the fraudsters behind these schemes can’t see your future.

In fact, the same letters, with the same false promises are sent to thousands of people, many of whom are elderly Canadians. And, though these letters may be addressed to you and offer some special insight into your life or provide information that you believe is personal, don’t be fooled. They hope to hook you in and continue to send you predictions of potential good or even bad things to come.

If you send money, you can predict with a high degree of certainty that you will get little or nothing back… just more letters asking for more of your money in exchange for offerings of good luck.

You may not be able to predict the future, but these tips can help protect you from these scammers:

Be skeptical: Some psychics may make seemingly accurate predictions about future events, however the fraudsters behind psychic mail scams can’t predict your future.

Safeguard your money and personal information: Never provide your personal details or send money to someone you don’t know or trust.

Do not respond to any psychic mailing: Throw it in the trash. These scammers want you to respond so that they can hook you in and send you more solicitations.

Look out for elderly family members and friends: This type of fraud frequently targets the elderly, some of whom may be your loved ones or friends.

Recognize that psychic scams come in many forms: Though psychic scams tend to use traditional mail, they can also take place through email, telephone or face-to-face.

If you have been the victim of a psychic mail scam or other types of mail fraud, report it to the Canada Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501), the Competition Bureau (1‑800‑348‑5358), the RCMP or your local police.

http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/reportincident-signalerincident/index-eng.htm

Report an incident

It's not always easy to spot a scam, and new ones are invented every day.

If you suspect that you may be a target of fraud, or if you have already sent funds, don't be embarrassed - you're not alone. If you want to report a fraud, or if you need more information, contact The Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre:

By PhoneToll Free1-888-495-8501
Hours of operationMonday-Friday9:00 am - 4:45 pm
Eastern Time


 http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/fraud-escroquerie/index-eng.htm


Fraud types

 

Telemarketing scams

Any false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent act where the fraudsters attempt to reach potential victims by phone

Online scams

Any false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent act that potential victims may come across while using the internet

Email and text message scams

Any false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent act made for personal gain or to damage another individual through email

Identity theft

Any false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent act used to obtain someone else's personal information for criminal purposes

Business scams

Any false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent act used to manipulate or falsify documents to mimic a real business in order to deceive consumers

Mail scams

Any false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent act carried out with the use of mail, either through the postal or private mail carrier service

Door-to-door scams

Any false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent carried out via door-to-door solicitation

There are many known scams, pitches and fraud types, including variations thereof, with new ones invented daily. You can refer to the Little Black Book of Scams for further tips.
 Even though parts of the scam may change and new scams are invented almost daily, the best way to protect yourself is to be informed. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is.

 

- Town of Preeceville Official Community Plan

The Town is initiating a planning review project to adopt a New Official Community Plan and a New Zoning Bylaw to better guide development within our community. The Town’s Zoning Bylaw is outdated and does not reflect the changing needs of the Town and provides almost no direction on growth. In order to update the Zoning Bylaw, the Provincial Government requires the Town to adopt an Official Community Plan. The benefit of having an overall plan with “Action” items will assist Council in planning cost effective infrastructure and balancing residential, commercial, recreational and industrial development. Town Council has engaged Tim Cheesman, M.C.I.P. and his Planning Team to prepare the Plan and Bylaw.
The Planning Team has completed the Town’s Draft Official Community Plan. The Draft OCP and the Results of the Public Consultation Process are available for viewing by clicking the links below:
Town of Preeceville Draft Official Community Plan about 73 pages
Preeceville Public Consultation Responses about 35 pages
You may provide your feedback/comments on the Draft OCP by emailing tcheesman@accesscomm.ca or  preeceville@sasktel.net.


Events:

 - Ongoing

- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.
"So far Preeceville Lions (Chase The Ace) has paid out $11,263.00 in weekly prize money and a lucky winner won the Jack Pot of $18,137 last week. A total prize pool of $29,400.00 as of Sept. 21st
-  The Jackpot this week is  $3,046.  Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's.   Follow the ACE on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!

- November 12th - Hazel Dell Fall Supper from 5 - 7 Adults $12 Ages 6- 12 $5 pre school free
Door prizes, raffle table and silent auction. Everyone welcome.

 

- And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca


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