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2A | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record City issues tax prep scam warning for area residents Tax season is in full swing, which means criminals will go to great lengths to sep- arate taxpayers from their money, identity or anything of value that is within their reach. Scammers may offer seemingly legitimate “tax services” that are actually designed to steal an identity and tax refund. Here are some warning signs to look for: Warning Signs of an Online Tax Scam • An email or link request- ing personal and/or finan- cial information, such as your name, social security number, bank or credit card account numbers or any ad- ditional security-related in- formation. • Emails containing vari- ous forms of threats or con- sequences if no response is received, such as additional taxes or blocking access to your funds. • Emails from the IRS or federal agencies. The IRS will not contact anyone via email. • Emails containing excit- Local man graduates from U.S. Navy Boot Camp On Jan. 31, Navy Seaman Nicholas D. Taddei, son of Duane and Birdella Taddei, complet- ed U.S. Navy Basic Training at Recruit Training Com- mand, Great Lakes, North Chicago, Ill. He is a 2019 grad- uate and Valedicto- rian of Willamette Leadership Acad- emy. His parents, Seaman Nicholas Taddei sister Shelby and his instruction on naval cus- grandparents, Bruce and Arlene Taddei, also toms, first-aid, firefight- of Cottage Grove, said ing, water safety and sur- they are proud of his re- vival, also shipboard and aircraft safety. cent accomplishment. An emphasis was also Seaman Taddei suc- cessfully completed eight placed on physical fit- weeks of intensive basic ness. Seaman Taddei has re- training at Great Lakes Il- linois as one of 76 recruits ported to the Navy Mine in Training Division 070. Warfare Training Cen- While in basic training, ter in San Diego, Calif., Seaman Taddei learned for the next six months, valuable skills to become where he will learn criti- a sailor, including class- cal skills as a Navy Mine- room study and practical man (MN). ing offers, tax refunds, in- correct spelling, grammar or odd phrasing throughout. How to Avoid Being the Victim • Never send sensitive information in an email. Information sent through email can be intercepted by criminals. Make sure to con- sistently check financial ac- count statements and credit reports for any signs of un- authorized activity. • Secure your computer. Ensure your computer has the latest security updates in- stalled. Check that anti-virus and anti-spyware software are running properly and receiving automatic updates from the vendor. If not al- ready done, install and en- able a firewall. • Carefully select sites vis- ited. Safely searching for tax forms, advice on deduct- ibles, tax preparers and other similar topics requires great caution. Never visit a site by clicking on a link sent in an email, found on someone’s blog or in an advertisement. • Be wise with Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi hotspots are intended to pro- vide convenient access to the internet, however, this con- venience can come at a cost. Public Wi-Fi is not secure and is susceptible to eaves- dropping by hackers, there- fore, never use public Wi-Fi to file taxes. • Be on the watch for fake IRS scams. The IRS will not contact you via email, text messaging or your social net- work. Nor does it advertise on websites. Additionally, if an email appears to be from an employer or bank claim- ing there is an issue that re- quires verification of person- al information, this is most likely a scam as well. • Always utilize strong passwords. Cybercriminals have developed programs that automate the ability to guess passwords. For the best protection, make passwords difficult to guess. Passwords should have a minimum of nine characters and include uppercase and lowercase let- ters, numbers and symbols. Ruth Millner Kazebee DEATH NOTICES 1921-2020 BOOHER —James William Booher, 85, of Dillard, Ore., died Feb. 3, 2020. Arrangements by Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chap- el, Cottage Grove, Ore. TRISKA—Mary Ruth Triska, 91, of Eugene, died Feb. 2, 2020. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Richard Otis Chapman 1931-2020 Richard Otis Chapman, 88, of Dorena, OR passed away on January 31, 2020 from in- juries resulting from a fall. He was born on November 30, 1931 in Lynch, NE to par- ents Otis Stanley and Ethel Opal (Whetham) Chapman. Richard married Patricia M. Vaughn on December 27, 1961 in Lakeview, OR. He was a millwright in the lumber in- dustry. Richard enjoyed gar- dening, woodworking, black- smithing, studying American and Revolutionary history, volunteering and bowling. He was a member of the Cottage Grove Masonic Lodge and the VFW. Richard is survived by daughter, Sebrena Car- gill, Gresham, OR; son, Rick Chapman, Dorena, OR; son, Lyle Chapman, Cottage Grove, OR; daughter, Lori Adeniji, Eugene, OR; brother, Ronald Chapman, Portland, OR; sis- ter, Fern Carpenter, Cottage Grove, OR; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Patricia Chapman and son, Harlan Chapman. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Riverside Church of God, Cottage Grove, OR. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. Ruth Millner Kazebee, 98, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away January 30, 2020. She was born April 25, 1921 in Bal- timore, Maryland to parents Clarence and Addie (Axt) Mill- ner. Ruth worked as a secretary for an Engineering fi rm, where she met and married Llewel- lyn Kazebee May 28, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio. She enjoyed painting, reading, crossword puzzles and golfi ng. Ruth is survived by her daughter Lisa (Kent) Russo of Cottage Grove, Oregon; and her grandson Nick Russo. Th ere will be no services at this time. Arrange- ments in the care of Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, Oregon. Final Arrangements Handled with Care • Cremation Options • Memorial & Funeral Planning • Monuments & Memorials • Cemetery Options • Family Owned & Operated 123 South 7th • Cottage Grove, Oregon 541.942.0185 • smithlundmills.com Join Celeb us to rate Laure Barrus Aft er 23 years, Laure is retiring from Magnolia Gardens Senior Living Tuesday, February 11th 3:00 p.m. 1425 Daugherty Ave. Cottage Grove Get a 12-Month Subscription NEW SUBS CRIB E ONLY RS SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE The Only Emergency Medical Transport Service in South Lane County Hurry! Offer ends February 28, 2020 *Not valid on e-edition, must be paid in advance. 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