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Midway between south and southeast BBB warns as COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, scammers cash in COVID-19 vaccine dis- tribution is in full swing, and scammers have been quick to take advantage. BBB Scam Tracker is getting re- ports of cons ranging from calls phishing for personal information, to phony mes- sages claiming you need to pay to guarantee your dose. If you are eligible to receive the vaccine, be sure to double check any messages before sharing personal information. How the Scam Works: You get a phone call, social media message, or an email saying that you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vac- cine. It appears to comes from a friend, a public health official, or someone from a local hospital or clinic. That's great news! You start to schedule your appointment, but you quickly find there's a catch. The person who con- tacted you needs personal information or requires you to pay up front. For example, in one ver- sion reported to BBB Scam Tracker, a phony caller claims that they need your Medicare number and home address. "I gave [the scammer] my Medi- care number and confirmed my name and a d d r e s s , " o n e v i c t i m r e p o r t e d . "He said he w a s g o i n g to come out to my house to adminis- ter the [COVID-19] test, and then the vaccine but he never showed." In another version, scammers are impersonat- ing people on social media, contacting their "friends," and claiming that – if paid – they can "guarantee… the vaccine ASAP." In yet another ver- sion, scammers are offering vaccine shots for as low as $150, on apps and through email. No matter what scam- mers insist, be sure to check it against information from your local government or of- ficial news sources. Even if you don't pay up, sharing per- sonal information with scam- mers opens you up to the risk of identity theft. How to Spot a Coronavi- rus Vaccine Con: • Know your region's plan for rolling out the vaccine. In the United States, each state has its own process for dis- pensing the vaccine. Check with your local government or health department. See Canada's COVID-19 immu- nization plan. Understanding the process in your area and how you can expect to be contacted will help you spot a scam. • Research carefully: Scammers are very creative, so be skeptical of anything that seems too good – or crazy – to be true. Double check any information about the vaccine with official news sources and be aware that none of the vaccines can be currently purchased online or in stores. • Check with your doctor: If you want a vaccine early, reach out to your healthcare provider about your options. If you don't have a primary care physician, check out the official website of your local health department for more information. • Guard your government- issued numbers. Never offer your Medicare ID number, Social Security number, health plan information, or banking information to any- one you don't know or trust. • Think the link may be real? Double check the URL. Scammers often buy official- looking URL domains to use in their cons. Be careful to ensure that the link destina- tion is really what it claims to be. If the message claims to be from the local govern- ment, make sure the URL ends in .gov (for the United States) or .ca (for Canada). When in doubt, perform a separate internet search for the website or call the source directly. Scam alert New art exhibit at Gaston Co. Museum Practice fireplace safety The Gaston County Museum, 131 W. Main St., Dallas, presents a new exhibit by Bob Mat- thews- Everything Is A Nail- January 19 – May 15, 2021 in the Bullpen Gallery/GCM Website. Often combining re- ligious icons with po- litical commentary, Rob Matthews' work can be described as curiously disorienting. According to Matthews, who was born in North Carolina and currently resides in Nashville, "Themes of up- heaval, power, displace- ment and the unspoken message of 'home' an- chor the work. Some sub- jects of the paintings are heroes. Other subjects are villains. The remain- ing that are depicted are caught in the middle. All of the work is made to spend time considering events and people that get lost in the shuffle of the ever-changing news cycle." The exhibit fea- tures 11 paintings over canvas on wood panels. Gathering around the hearth this winter? While a cozy, charming fire is the perfect place to relax, don't take a vacation from prac- ticing safety guidelines. Stay safe with the following checklist. Alarms, detectors-Check all of your home's life-saving safety devices, including car- bon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms for functional- ity and to ensure batteries are still working. You should do this periodically, but it's especially important during the holidays and other times when you use your fireplace. Fireplaces- Many decorat- ing items and materials are combustible, so make sure yours are a safe distance from the fireplace. Conduct annual maintenance on your fireplace, chimney and asso- ciated elements. Outfit your gas fireplace with a safety screens to prevent burns. Remember that the metal in safety screens can heat up, and your heating equip- ment — fireplaces, stoves, inserts and their surrounding material — will remain hot for some time after use. Candles- Lit candles add warmth and splendor to rooms, but they come with certain risks. Place these burning beauties in safe lo- cations away from fabrics such as drapes and curtains, table centerpieces and other flammable objects. Place candles where they can't be easily knocked over. Only burn candles in occupied rooms — if they are burn- ing, never leave them unat- tended. If you have children, pets or an infirm person living with you, battery-op- erated, flameless candles or scented candle warmers make for safer alternatives that can offer you peace of mind. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office posted on its Facebook page that it has received i n f o r m a t i o n that citizens are receiving group text messages from someone claiming to be Walmart, that they were selected as the 2020 customer of the year and are eligible to receive $1000. This is a scam. Please ignore these messages or any- thing similar. Your favorite publications... FIRST MEDIA, INC FIRST MEDIA, INC "Creating Business For People" ® LOCAL for generations Since 1983 Since 1936 Since 1888 Since 1906 WEEKLY RUTHERFORD Since 1992 cfmedia.info Let Us Help You Sell Your House Or Real Estate! 704/ 484-1047