Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, September 2-September 8, 2021 The hospice you choose makes a difference. Choose the one with • local staff • hospice and palliative care trained staff • admissions 24 hours a day every day • same day admissions • hospice inpatient unit • palliative care in all settings • grief counseling for any adult in three locations • Kids Path™ • Kids Path™ Day Camp GIVE US A CALL TODAY! YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID! (828) 245-0095 NC (800) 218-CARE (2273) Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity's ReStore 269 is looking for a hard working, team oriented individual to work as an Associate. This is a full-time position that requires you to have excellent customer service skills and a friendly personality. Physical labor, including lifting, is required on this job. Retail experience helpful. Applications can be picked up at the main ReStore at 686 West Main Street in Forest City Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm or on Saturday from 9:00am-3:00pm. No phone calls please. Vyve crews were seen early Wednesday morning off Main Street in Ellenboro wiring for service in the area. A lot of wiring going on Article & Photo Provided By: Jean Gordon Changes to NCAA rules now allow college athletes to make money off sponsorships, opening the door for them to become social media infl uencers. But aspiring infl uencers need to beware of phony companies that promise bogus perks in exchange for posting product pictures. Instead of gaining followers and products, these "brand ambassadors" just end up losing money. How the scam works A "company" contacts you through your Instagram, TikTok, or other social media account. The company representative wants to know if you would be interested in becoming a "brand ambassador." It sounds like a great gig and an easy way to receive a favorite product at a discount or even for free. All you need to do is post photos of yourself using the product. In exchange, the company will give you a commission, send free products, and provide exposure for your social accounts. However, there's a catch! According to BBB Scam Tracker, several victims reported fi rst having to buy items, anything from sunglasses to jewelry to cosmetics. According to reports, the items cost $50 or more and arrived broken or in some other unusable state. Other times, the scammer charged victims upfront for a "background check." No matter how the scam works, the outcome was the same. Victims paid upfront and the promise of being paid a commission or exposure never materialized. This Instagram user told BBB about their experience falling for an infl uencer con: "[The scammer] reached out to me on Instagram about being a brand ambassador. I had to buy clothes, and they gave me a 50% off discount. I used the discount not thinking of it being a scam ... They shipped my item, but never sent a tracking number. Then, I knew it was a scam. They have no phone number and no other contact info besides Instagram and email." How to spot an infl uencer scam: • Ask questions: Targets of infl uencer cons told BBB Scam Tracker that when they asked for details, the scammer got evasive and stopped responding. Don't hesitate to push back if something seems off. • Be very cautious of any job that asks you to hand over money. Scammers will often use the guise of running a credit check, setting up direct deposit or paying for training. • If an offer looks suspicious, do a search. If something is a scam, victims are likely to have posted about it online. Also, the business's website and/or social media should mention the partnership – if it's real. • Know the signs of fake social media accounts: Make sure the business or charity contacting you is real. This article has detailed information about how to spot a phony Instagram account. • Learn how to spot job scams: This social media ambassador con uses many of the same techniques as a job scam. Read more about them at BBB.org/EmploymentScam. BBB Scam Alert: Aspiring social media inϐluencers fall for phony sponsorships Article Provided By: Juliana O'Rork GAME DAY CHICKEN WINGS Visit Culinary.net to find more touchdown-worthy tailgate recipes. 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1/3 cup flour 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 10 chicken wingettes, thawed dipping sauces (optional) fresh parsley (optional) Preheat oven to 425 F. Line baking sheet with foil. Arrange butter cubes on foil. In medium bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Coat both sides of wings in flour mixture then evenly space among butter cubes on baking sheet. Bake wings 30 minutes. Turn wings over and bake 15 minutes, or until crispy and fully cooked. Serve with dipping sauces and sprinkle with fresh pars- ley, if desired. WE OUR READERS