Saturday, August 31, 2024

Recuperation journey 2.0: Lesson learned


Earlier this week I did a stoopid thing. I almost let myself get scammed by some lowlifes on the Internet.

I accidentally clicked on a link that took me to a page featuring all kinds of scary warnings. I couldn't exit out of the page.

I believed the warnings and immediately called the toll-free number that was now flashing on my desktop screen. It was accompanied by a female voice that was screeching at me about how I had to call said number.

I dialed the number, naively believing that it was legit and I'd get support to fix the problem. Instead I got connected with someone on the other side of the world.

I was so rattled that I didn't realize at the time he and his co-worker were using terms to convince me they were helping me.

For example: 

"Your phone line is not secured; it can be tampered with."

"I'll make a duplicate transaction to confuse hackers."

They kept referring to "hackers," which apparently meant they were referring to themselves.

After a stressful hour on the phone with them I hung up and called my bank. I was advised to close the account, which I did.

The next day I called the bank to make sure there were no unauthorized charges on my account. There weren't any, so I guess I can say all's well that ends well.

That's my public service announcement. I hope it might save someone from the unnecessary stress that I endured.


Learn to make healthy juices at Plumb Memorial Library program in Shelton


 The Library is at 65 Wooster St., Shelton.


This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.  

Klarides-Ditria: Grants available for small businesses, nonprofits hit by flooding


The Women's Business Development Council announced they have partnered with the state to administer $5M in funding for a micro-grant program to help small businesses in western Connecticut rebuild and recover from the record rainfall and flooding impacting the state in August 2024.

Grants of up to $25,000 are available for small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven Counties that experienced damage from the floods. Grants can be used to cover various expenses to help in the recovery, including those associated with cleanup efforts, replenishing lost inventory, and replacing equipment.

Applications open on Tuesday, September 3 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

Learn more about the program by clicking HERE.


Sincerely,







Friends of Derby Public Library reschedule monthly meeting



DERBY - The Friends of Derby Public Library meeting scheduled for Aug. 29 has been **rescheduled** for Sept. 5 at 11:30 a.m.
Our apologies for the inconvenience.
Monthly meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

New members welcome! Become an advocate of Derby Public Library.