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A2 Wednesday, March 11, 2020 The Dalles Chronicle TheDallesChronicle.com SENIOR NEWS Scams becoming increasingly sophisticated Over the last month the Mid-Columbia Senior Center has received several calls from individuals who have received spam calls. So I guess it’s time for the semi-annual reminder on how to avoid scams—even for those of us who think “How could a person be that stupid?” Scams are becom- ing increasing sophisticat- ed, and any of us could be “that stupid.” You likely already know the basics: don’t ever wire money or send cash or gift cards as a form of payment; don’t give your Social Security number to someone who makes an unsolicited call to you; and no, your Social Security number cannot be sus- pended, revoked, frozen or blocked. (T he Social Security Administration (SSA) may call you if you’ve working with the agency on some issue or claim. But to make sure it’s truly the SSA calling, hang up and call SSA’s main number at 800-772-1213. Also, many of us are learning not to answer calls from unknown numbers. On my phone I try to keep my contact list up-to-date, so I know who’s calling. But I still feel guilty whenever I ignore a call, especially if it’s a local number—but half the time it is just an unwanted solicitation. If they really want to talk to you, they’ll leave a mes- sage. I just have to re- member to check my voice messages! What I didn’t know were these two suggestions by AARP: • Don’t return one-ring calls from unknown num- bers. These may be scams to get you to call hotlines in African and Caribbean countries that have U.S.- style three-digit area codes and you could incur hefty connection and per-minute fees. of Guinness by yourself? Why not have some fun by attending the 23rd annu- al “St. Pat’s at St. Pete’s” St. Patrick’s Day concert, 7 p.m. at the St. Peter’s Scott Landmark Tuesday, March McKay 1. Victor Johnson, the River City Dudes, and others • Don’t follow instruc- will join Cascade Singers community choir, the tions on a prerecorded ensemble, and “Almost- message, such as “Press one” or “Press Yes” to speak All-Irish-Almost-All-Brass Band” for classic Irish to a live operator (it will probably lead to a phishing songs, novelty numbers, expedition); and don’t press traditional favorites and sing-alongs. Admission is a any key to get taken off a call list (it will probably lead free-will offering to benefit St. Peter’s Landmark. to more robocalls.) Call the AARP Fraud ••• Watch Network Helpline, 877-908-3360, Monday The Arctic Circle restau- through Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 rant was located where p.m. eastern time with ques- Montira’s Thai Cuisine is now, and Momma Jane’s re- tions. This free resource, available to everyone, can placed Pat’s Pancake House. provide the information you But before Pat’s Pancake need to protect yourself and House, Gary Conley remem- your family. bers Jumbo Drive-in and Ed Smart’s Secondhand store (I ••• hope I got that right). Does anyone else remember On Thursday, March them? 12, at 11 a.m. Stephanie I received correct answers Becker from MCMC will be from Rhonda Spies, Virginia discussing “Coping with Johnson, John Huteson the Blues”—how to pick (who asked if anyone yourself up when you’re down in the dumps. Learn remembers the Hoot Owl Café), Tiiu Vahtel, Ron how to maintain your Nelson, Cherie Monette, health and well-being during difficult times while who, along with her hus- making the most of the rest band, worked at the Arctic of your life. Circle and is this week’s winner of a quilt raffle ••• ticket. How are you planning ••• to spend St. Patrick’s Day? Drinking a bottle The 50s and 60s were a Senior Living time of cold war tensions. But it came especially close to home when Fidel Castro led a revolt to overthrow Batista’s dictatorial regime in Cuba. For this week’s “Remember When” ques- tion, what was the name for the failed landing operation in April 1961 on the coast of Cuba by Cuban exiles opposed to the increasingly communist government of Fidel Castro? Email your answer to mcseniorcenter@ gmail.com, leave a mes- sage at 541-296-4788 or drop it off with a tape of Ed Sullivan’s interview of Fidel Castro shown Jan. 11, 1959, on his variety show. ••• Well, it’s been another week, still waiting for my once-a-year good idea. Until we meet again, my wife told me there comes a time in every marriage when 70 percent of the conversations are someone yelling from the other room, “What?” Menu Thursday (12): Meat Loaf (Music - Tom Graff) Friday (13): Open Face Turkey Sandwich Monday (16): Salisbury Steak Tuesday (17): BIRTHDAY DINNER Pork Roast and Gravy Wednesday (18): Hamburger THE DALLES CHRONICLE (ISSN 0747-3443) is published twice weekly, every Wednesday and Saturday. Subscription rates: One year print subscription and digital access $55. Six month print subscription and digital access $35.Three month print subscription and dig- ital access $21. Known office of publication, 811 E. Second St.,The Dalles, OR 97058. Pe- riodical postage is paid at The Dalles, Ore- gon. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE DALLES CHRONICLE, P.O. 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