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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019 | 5A SCAM JAM from page 1A AARP was also part of the Scam Jam, and Carmel Snyder, director of advocacy and outreach for AARP in Eugene, spoke at length about the problem of fraud directed at older residents. “We have been doing these types of events all over the state for the Complaints from consumers over unexpected car repair costs remain high on the list of yearly complaints, as does the gathering of data by what are referred to as “Fraudulent Entity” calls. These calls may claim to be offering free testing to seniors for a number of community members who have lost a few hundred dollars up to sever- Kristina Edmunson, communi- al thousands of dollars to these cations director for the Office of scams.” the Attorney General, said, “We The ultimate goal for all of the have a new scam alert we want peo- presenters at the Scam Jam was to ple to know about that is related to inform. All of the groups represent- genetic testing. We have received ed agreed that knowledge is power, reports from consumers that especially when it comes to scammers are setting up ta- safeguarding the financial as- “We want to protect our citizens and encourage people to either sets of seniors, who often live bles at county fairs and other public events and offering free call us or come in and talk to us before sending money in any form on a fixed income. cheek swabs for genetic test- to anyone they have questions about. No legitimate business, or- The ODJ and AARP have ing. They are soliciting data ganization or agency is going to demand payment by phone, email some very simple instructions at these types of public events or mail that you can’t easily verify who they are with just a little for seniors that are contacted that they can use to scam indi- on the phone by someone they follow up. Any deal that sounds too good to be true is.” viduals and Medicare.” do not know soliciting infor- — Commander John Pitcher, Florence Police Department mation, money, passwords, Edmunson was a partici- pant in this year’s Scam Jam, account numbers or to down- which has taken on a slight- load software — “Just hang ly different form than in previous past few years and we know that the ailments that are designed to ob- up!” years. coast has a large older population, tain Medicare information. These Pitcher also has some important “It’s been a few years since we which is the main target of scam- requests for information should be advice for anyone concerned with a have been in Florence and we want- mers,” Snyder said. “Scammers are ignored unless specifically ordered call or some other form of unsolic- ed to hear from folks on the coast everywhere and we need to get by a personal physician. ited contact. on what types of scamming experi- everyone that we can involved in Florence Police Commander “We want to protect our citizens ences they have had. We thought it getting the information out to the John Pitcher says his department and encourage people to either call would be fun to hit the coast, so we public. These people are profes- is well aware of the problem with us or come in and talk to us before are holding workshops in four cities sionals and they have a lot of time fraud of this type and was glad the sending money in any form to any- on the coast in four days,” she said. to work this type of scam, where department was able to participate one they have questions about. No According to the alert, the ODJ they intimidate and even threaten in this year’s Scam Jam. legitimate business, organization or reports numerous complaints ask- potential victims.” “We had Sgt. (Denton) Tipler at- agency is going to demand payment ing for Medicare beneficiaries’ pri- The number of reports made to tend and be part of this for us. He by phone, email or mail that you vate information in order to report the ODJ in 2018 by residents who participated in the panel at the end can’t easily verify who they are with the genetic test results. The scam- were concerned they had been the of the presentation to answer ques- just a little follow up,” Pitcher said. mers then use the information to victim of a scam, or had questions tions and put a local perspective on “Any deal that sounds too good to steal the individual’s identity or for related to that fear, was more than this problem,” Pitcher said. “Every be true is. fraudulent billing purposes. The 38,000. year, we have a variety of different “Take a little time before you act, possible misuse of personal infor- Of these more than 1,000 calls a types of scams that these people do a little investigating and protect mation of Oregonians could result day, 7,000 were documented and use to target members of our com- your hard-earned money.” in thousands of dollars spent need- referred for further investigation by munity and unfortunately every For more information, visit lessly for unnecessary tests or ser- the Financial Fraud and Consumer year we have a few citizens that fall www.doj.state.or.us/consumer- vices never requested or delivered. Protection section of the ODJ. victim to them. We have had local protection/. Siuslaw News + Chris Chandler set to enlighten Florence stage Aug. 3 Provocative American storyteller Chris Chandler will host a KXCR summer fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship as he slips back to the North- west from an extended gig in the United Kingdom. Chandler’s performanc- es are known as a unique entertainment experience. The late great Utah Phillips called Chandler “the best performance poet I have ever seen.” He has worked with everyone from Allen Ginsberg to Pete Seeger and was a master of ceremonies at the nationally regarded Kerrville Folk Festival in June. Behind Chandler’s spo- ken word riffs on American culture is a sharp eye and a deep love of language. Strik- ing in appearance, sporting a black bowler on his shaved head, he sometimes finds himself climbing any nearby J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday All are welcome! 541-997-7268 FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 10:00 a.m. Sunday Adult Classes at 9am; Children’s Sunday School at 10:30m Coff ee Fellowship Following Service 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 FOURSQUARE CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418 Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45 Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m. 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m. Website:fl orence4square.com CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. Corner of 10th & Maple –997-3533 Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections Adult Bible Class, 9:30am on Sundays. Sunday Services, 9am and 10:45am. fl orencecrossroadag.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroadag.org 21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113 Adult Forum 9 a.m. Worship service: Sun. 10:30am Welcome to all! www.fl orencenewlifelutheran.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Ron Allen Series “People of the Bible.” on Wednesdays 6 p.m. A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome. Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am. FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday. FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) 1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. www.churchofchristfl orence.org FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 12th and Nopal –997-9020 • Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m. Online Worship Service@ fl orencenaz.church Wednesdays Celebrate Recovery 5 pm facebook:fl orenceoregonchurchoft henazarene FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523 Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School) Mid-Week Activities, all ages. Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Reverend Greg Wood Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir All Welcome. Come as you are. 3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136 FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer. Sunday Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m. www.FlorenceUUF.org - (541) 997.2840 lowship, Highway 101 and Heceta Beach Road, open at 6 p.m., with the show begin- ning at 7 p.m. Tea and coffee are avail- able, and people are encour- aged to bring in healthy fin- ger foods to share. Optional BYOB if over 21. For more information, call 541-997-2997 or 541- 305-9003. Get Results...List With Mike. Mike Blankenship Broker 541 991-7826 RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) 10818 Hwy 36 – Large com- mercial building on two city lots at the junction of Hwy 36 and 126 in Mapleton, a high traffi c area. Metal building with high open beam ceiling, 3 phase power on one meter. Check with Lane County for zoning uses. Property is being sold “as is”. $50,000. #2802-18047518 “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We worship in homes at 11am Sundays Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 DVD of Weekly worship service available. Pastor Randy Benscoter 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2135 19th St. –- 997-6600 8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth. SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M. Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M. chair to add emphasis to a story’s riveting conclusion. He is a showman to the core. Chandler, son of a southern preacher, left his home and, instead of pursuing a career in New York theater, trusted his instincts to hit the road to find and tell the stories of Ameri- ca. As any entertain- er will attest, it hasn’t been easy. For the last 30 years he has trav- eled from gig to gig, losing his long blond hair, but sharpening his craft. Everywhere he and his guitar-playing sidekick Sean Shanahan appear, the reac- tion usually includes a rec- ognition that it is a unique entertainment experience. Suggested donations are $15. Doors of the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fel- Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence. 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