Phone Scam
Please be wary of a mobile phone scam that is becoming more prevalent lately. In short, it's called a "One Ring" scam. Your mobile phone will ring once and then either will quit, or if you pick it up, no one is there. Several people in this situation would then call the number back to see who was trying to reach them. The problem is, these numbers are outside the US, and are set up to charge outrageous rates to call them. By dialing them, you could be charged $20 for the call and $9 per minute for connecting to an "adult entertainment service." The most common area codes involved are: 268, 809, 876, 284 and 473. Learn more about One Ring Phone Scam.
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Electronic Display of Insensitivity
VitalSmarts' new research study shows that 89% of participants surveyed report damaged relationships as a result of the insensitive or inappropriate use of technology. And yet, most suffer silently.
According to the study of 2,025 people, 9 out of 10 report that at least once a week, their friends or family members stop paying attention to them in favor of something happening on their digital devices. And 1 in 4 say Electronic Displays of Insensitivity (EDIs) have caused a serious rift with a friend or family member.
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