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aeionastrologyandtarot · 1 year ago

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Devil in The Details: Mercury Retrograde in Virgo

Devil in The Details: Mercury Retrograde in Virgo This retrograde found me sitting in front of a medical center waiting for a deliver service to pick me up, in a malfunctioning wheelchair. I spent hours calling a call center to connect me with a driver who would pick me up. While I tend avoid personal matters in my forcast, wanting you to view the transit from your own personal lens, my recent surgery urges me to share my perspective with regard to the nature of all transits and this one in particular. We understand the planets through our own experiences and observations. The astrologer can only provide the framework what you may encounter. Retrogrades are times of personal reflection and review, where we evaulate our lives from the now clinical way and from the position of a human being who past decisions and effort demand reappraise and context. Mercury Retrograde will begin on Thursday, August 23th. It will remain in the sign of Virgo for the whole of the transitt. It ends on Friday September 15 at EDT, and 1:21 pm PDT..

Virgo is a sign that are governed or under the direct influence of the planet, Mercury. Virgo (Earth) represents thought applied with pragmatic, practical approach to the physical world. Stickler for rules, Virgo is able break things down to their components, determining how they work and what ways will make them work better. Virgo, as a sign, can be practical, hardworking, supportive and observant. They can also be hypercritical, demanding, insincere and preoccupied.

Mercury Retrogrades is a time of reflection and review, where one is encouraged to reexamine important past issues. During the transit, your daily routines may be shaken up; you may encounter mental challenges, or be required to make some alternate plans regarding some daily matters. Expect to be distracted and made to improvise a great deal into the coming weeks. You may find unpredictability and randomness to be the order of the day.

This transit will ask that you re-examine and re-evaluate some important questions of your life. Determine where you’ve allowed rote, mechanical thinking to supplant your intuition or sense of spontaneity. You may possibly revisit a past experience in service to fostering an exciting new one. Remember, Retrogrades are not the time to initiate new endeavors, but review past ones. The information you uncover from revisiting issues from the past will serve you in good stead in weeks following the end of the transit on September 15th.

Mercury retrogrades are notorious for their affect upon devices of planning and communication. Telephones, computers, written message and contracts may experience problems during its passage. Try not to initiate new projects or make commitment wherever possible at this time. Keep your focus upon existing concerns instead. In light of this transit it might be in your best interest to get a second opinion or an outside observer to help review your work. Reach out to those you trust and support your research with another set of eyes.

Virgos, This retrograde is not about what you need to do, but about what have you not yet done. It will ask you to look back upon previous efforts, determining if they can help you in the future. Rediscoveries you’ll make in the coming weeks may feed and renew concerns you are truly passionate about.

Pisces, at this time, expect important breakthroughs to occur, especially with regards to your personal plans. Rather than choosing a specific course, allow yourself to explore a variety of possibilities. Once the retrograde ends you’ll possess a wide array of knowledge that will help you make best the possible choice in service to your plans. Let your internal cues provide the answer you will need.

Gemini and Sagittarius, This retrograde may ask you to revisit some past matter and to determine its importance to your future. You may have to confront a dilemma that cannot be easily overlooked or ignored. Unraveling the knot that Mercury presents you with may prove highly productive, even cathartic.

In the next few weeks get in touch with your humanity, both acknowledging your frailties and allowing for a new perspectives. Spend time in spiritual practices and creative endeavors during this period. Any creative projects should prove helpful and instructive at this time. You should dwell upon things that predate the retrograde and be mindful of starting any new works during this period.

Mercury Retrograde in Virgo may provide solutions to questions that honor the life you want to live. Listen to your inner truth and this transit may set you upon a course to an existence that is productive, bright and vigorous.

Aeion is a professional astrologer and tarot card reader with 20 years of experience. His approach is based in the belief that divination should be in employed to enhance ones' life experiences, not to predetermine them. Let Astrology and Tarot be your tools for better living.

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ladyimaginarium · 2 years ago

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okay so. here's the audio recording of me& doing my& best to explain my& story. although graphic images and descriptions won't be used, heavy content warning for discussions of csa, h.uman t.rafficking, antinative racism and genocide, specifically of our native girls, women and two spirited people, as well as our boys and men. viewer's discretion is heavily advised. i& only ask that mutuals & close friends reblog this and to not repost this without my& consent. for any natives out there who may read this: we& love you. we& support you. please take care of yourselves in any way you can, whether that's talking to a friend or trusted family member or calling a hotline such as the stronghearts helpline ( usa ) or the hope for wellness helpline ( canada ), where natives & all indigenous peoples in "canada" are offered services in both english & in french, or upon request, anishinaabemowin / ojibwe / ᐊᓂᐦᔑᓈᐯᒧᐎᓐ, cree / ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ & inuktitut / ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ & from personal experience calling there several times for my& own personal needs, their services are absolutely excellent, they have experienced and culturally competent counsellors that are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or smudging depending on your practice or doing something you love. i& know this week is hard for all of us, myself& included, even those who aren't personally affected, as an elder once described to me& that this is an overall intergenerational community trauma that affects everyone who's native, regardless of skintone, other intersecting identities or status. you are loved. i& love you. i& support you. i& just called the hotline just now for my& own needs & they are a tremendous help, and i& also smudged & did the sacred ceremonies. please check out this mmigw2s carrd for resources and this mmigw2s google document for information. i& will be sharing more statistics i've& found over the years later today & possibly things i& felt like i& may have missed in the audio & likely for the rest of the week. my& name is angel & i'm& the host/core/singletsona of the imaginarians galaxy, an indigenous indigiqueer & two spirited professionally dxed udd system & a medically recognized multigenic did system; today is a very important for us&, although we& don't personally know anyone who's gone missing or murdered, but bc all natives are related & are interconnected with each other & bc family is more than who you're genetically related to, it hits really close to home as a two spirit person & the intergenerational trauma hits hard. please understand that we& don't intend on hurting anyone while telling my& story as i& only have my& own experiences but if i& get smth wrong, n.atives, pls correct me&, and we& ask that nonnatives wear red today to honor those who went missing & murdered. if you want to ask questions, you can contact us& on discord, 【 𝕬��𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐀 ♥ 】||【𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓘𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓼】#2830, just make sure to let us& know who you are first, i& will not be answering publicly for our& own mental health, but make sure to compensate us&, i& will not be answering questions freely especially ones that are so traumatic at the expense of my& health, trauma & emotional exhaustion. find out who's land you're on. support native artists and creatives. fight for our rights. fight for our land back. just be aware that i& can only offer our& own experiences as a white seeming reconnecting two spirited urban native bodied system. if you want to donate, you can donate here to our& p.ayp.al, but keep in mind that you are absolutely not required to donate anything ever, however, if you want to leave a donation, i’m& keeping that option open, i& am grateful for anything, but please never feel like you absolutely have to, if you feel like people in your online/offline communities have more urgent needs and therefore should be prioritized in terms of support, absolutely please feel free to help them instead/first ( if you have the funds to help multiple people, anyway! ) NO MORE STOLEN SISTERS & SIBLINGS. EVERY CHILD MATTERS. LAND BACK.

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lifelinesupport · 11 days ago

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Lifeline - Free Medical Alert Systems For Low-Income Households

Lifeline offers easy-to-use medical alert systems. Their HomeSafe system offers high-quality at-home protection, while their mobile Philips Lifeline On the Go system provides coverage on the go.

To qualify for Lifeline, you must provide two proofs of your income and certify under penalty of perjury that you participate in an eligible program. You must also maintain one Lifeline device per household.

Eligibility

If your income falls below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines, you can apply for Lifeline to receive a monthly discount on your home phone service or internet plan. You can apply online or download a paper application from your Lifeline provider. To complete the application, you must provide your full name, date of birth, last four digits of your social security number or tribal identification number, and address. You must also answer questions related to your household size and income. Only one Lifeline benefit per household is allowed, and the discount can be used towards either a landline phone or an internet data plan.

Your eligibility is based on your participation in a qualifying program or by proving that you have income below the established standards. You will be required to recertify your eligibility every year. If you are unable to provide the necessary documentation, you will be notified and your Lifeline benefits will cease.

Requirements

The Lifeline Melbourne program includes broadband internet access as a support service, and it has a National Eligibility Verifier to make independent eligibility determinations. In addition, Lifeline is nontransferable and only one line of service is available per household (defined as individuals who live together but do not share income).

Potential subscribers must be enrolled in a government assistance program or qualify based on household income below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines in their state. These requirements vary by state and additional documentation may be required.

Subscribers must also recertify their eligibility every 12 months. USAC, the agency that administers Lifeline, provides a list of acceptable documents for proving eligibility. It is important to keep in mind that a single household can only receive a discount on one line of service, either home phone or wireless. However, some providers offer bundled services that include both home phone and wireless. Survivors who experience financial hardship are eligible to pursue a line separation request under the Safe Connections Act, which allows them to continue receiving emergency Lifeline assistance for up to six months.

Discounts

The federal Lifeline program provides a monthly discount on one telephone service (wireline or wireless) per household. Households must recertify their eligibility annually. The program is available to low-income households across the country.

The discounts are intended to make it possible for people to connect to 21st century communications services, which can help them find jobs, access healthcare and education resources, and stay connected to family. The program is designed to supplement other social service programs for low-income families.

If you are a veteran or the spouse of a military member, you may qualify for a military discount on your phone service. To get the discount, you must provide proof of your status and meet other requirements.

Customers who willfully provide false information in order to receive Lifeline support can be punished by de-enrollment, fine or imprisonment. In addition, the program does not cover electricity or other utilities such as bottled gas, kerosene, coal or oil.

De-enrollment

The Lifeline program provides a free phone or service discount to eligible households. Each household is allowed one discount per household, and it may only be used for phone or bundled services. This includes home and wireless phone services, and bundled Internet and phone service.

Subscribers must use their Lifeline-supported service at least every 30 days to maintain eligibility for the program. Eligible telecommunications carriers must notify subscribers of their de-enrollment in writing if they have not used their service for 30 days. The FCC recently paused involuntary de-enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the non-usage requirements have been waived until May 29, 2020.

In addition, consumers must recertify their eligibility once each year. To do so, they must fill out a National Verifier NLAD Input Template that includes their name, address, date of birth, and the last four digits of their Social Security number or tribal ID number. This information is then checked in a nationwide database to ensure that only one person at a residence receives the discount.

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aptechvisaglobalimmigration · 1 month ago

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Australia Immigration Consultants in Chennai.

Embrace life in Australia and live to the fullest. It is a daunting, yet life-altering decision, requiring proper planning and precision along with enough expert guidance. With the demand for Australian visas currently on the rise in cities like Chennai, it is very essential to engage the services of a professional consultant having enough knowledge about the rather complex immigration process and providing the right support at every stage. How do you find the right one? That is where trusted consultants like Aptech Visa come into the picture.

Now in this blog, we shall proceed to discuss why there is a need to have an expert immigration consultant on board, how the work process goes about, and most of all, why we stand out as one of the best Australia Immigration Consultants in Chennai.

Why do you need to hire an Australia Immigration consultant?

An Australian visa, especially PR, involves a full-fledged process, involving knowing what visa subclass to apply for, fulfilling requirements, documentation, and essentially keeping track of and updating the continuously changing immigration rules. A small mistake or missing detail can serve as a hindrance in processing and even cancelling your visa application. Here's where an immigration consultant can help:

1. Thorough Knowledge of the Rules on Visas

Immigration laws change frequently. A professional immigration consultant remains abreast of all such policy changes, thereby ensuring you apply under the most relevant and up-to-date regulations. This is vital in order not to experience any delays or even the refusal of a visa.

2. Individualized Visa Strategy

Every visa applicant is different. Depending on your skills, work experience, and goals, a consultant may advise you on the best visa pathway for you. A customized approach will save much of your time and effort, whether you are applying under the skilled migration category, employer-sponsored visas, or student visas.

3. Accurate Documentation

Although there is a lot of paperwork involved, proceeding with immigration in Australia is highly possible. For example, you may need important documents such as educational certifications, proof of funds, and even medical records. A consultant will ensure that your documents are foolproof and in the right format.

4. The Right Communication with Authorities

They can even act as liaisons for you with the Australian immigration authorities. This is very useful, for example, if you are not sure what to say when asked about visa questions or if any other documents are required. They will also undertake appeals or other follow-up work as may be necessary.

Why Choose Aptech Visa?

Among all the immigration consultants in Chennai, Aptech Visa stands out for its 15 years of experience in the field and records of successful visa applications. Let's dive into what makes Aptech Visaone of the leading Australian immigration consultants in Chennai.

1. Authorized and Trusted

Being an agent, the MARA agents interact directly with MARA. Thus, it ensures that the services provided by Aptech Visa are in line with the legal standards provided by the Australian authorities. Being a name, having great credibility and transparency as well as integrity with its customers, Aptech has been able to provide its clients with reliable as well as efficient services.

2. Comprehensive Services

Aptech Visa is a lot more than just an answering machine for visa applications. Full end-to-end support encompasses the following:

Assessment for visa eligibility

Guidance on skill assessment

Assistance in searching for a job

IELTS/PTE coaching

Review of documentation

Follow-up by Immigration Authorities

All this makes it very easy for you, from your visa to settle in Australia.

3. Online and Telephonic Consultation

In today's fast-moving world, convenience rules. Aptech Visa utilises online technology for help and updates; you can get a telephonic or video consultation or even submit your documents from Chennai. This flexibility has made it possible for so many applicants to fulfil their migration dreams without visiting the office.

4. High Success Rate

The high success rate speaks about the quality of service for Aptech Visa when it comes to obtaining Australian visas. Of course, clients appreciate their approach towards this procedure, and punctuality in communicating the updates as well as unwavering support at every step of the application process. Many applicants from Chennai have successfully received their PR or work visas with the help of Aptech Visa.

5. Customized Approach for Each Applicant

Aptech Visaknows that each applicant is different. Whether it is for a PR visa as a professional,Australian studies, or joining family members, the consultants at Aptech Visa developa customized approach from which your own needs are taken care of. They will provide you with visa solutionsas per your qualifications, work experience, and personal aspiration for a smoother pathway to Australia.

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Where trust is the greatest in immigration consulting, Aptech Visa articulates the fee, time frames, and the possibility of getting a visa that is both clear and transparent. All procedures and what happens at each point of the process, who to prepare for, are all articulated very candidly. This instils confidence and makes applicants at large better informed and not in vain.

Why is it important to hire a local consultant in Chennai? While technology allows applicants to converse globally, having a local consultant in Chennai also has its benefits. Here's why:

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Many skilled professionals and business people seek opportunities in Australia, as well as students from Chennai. A local consultant understands specific community needs, and tailors advice for their passions and problems in Chennai.

2. Access to Help

It makes it easy to visit the consultant's office, attend seminars, or have face-to-face consultations whenever needed, as there is always a local consultantfrom whom you can seek help. This is an added assurance that personal help is only a short drive away.

3. Building Trust through Community Networks

Consultants such as Aptech Visa have built much reputation within local communities. For the most part, applicants are willing to take their services from Aptechdue to an endorsement that they get from friends and acquaintances, thus this gives one peace of mind and trust.

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Australia is a land of opportunities with great working, learning, and life conditions. However, immigration to the country requires a clear, efficient, and legal approach. For one such seasoned and reliable Australian immigration consultant in Chennai, a good option would be the services of Aptech Visa.

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dankusner · 1 month ago

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REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE

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PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE T0 DEFENDANTS

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Plaintiff requests that Defendants disclose the information and material described in Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 194.2(a)-(1).

Additionally, Plaintifif requests that Defendants disclose all documents, electronic information, and tangible items that are in Defendants’ possession, custody, or control and may use to support its claims or defenses.

Defendants’ responses shall be delivered to Plaintiff’s attorney of record at 400 S. Zang Boulevard, 6‘“ Floor, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75208 within fifiy (50) days fiom the date of service hereof.

Plaintiff also requests that Defendants supplement responses to this Request for Disclosure, as provided by Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 192, 193, and 194.

Rule 194.2. Initial Disclosures (2021)

(a) Time for Initial Disclosures.

A party must make the initial disclosures within 30 days after the filing of the first answer or general appearance unless a different time is set by the parties' agreement or court order.

A party that is first served or otherwise joined after the filing of the first answer or general appearance must make the initial disclosures within 30 days after being served or joined, unless a different time is set by the parties' agreement or court order.

(b) Content.

Without awaiting a discovery request, a party must provide to the other parties:

(1) the correct names of the parties to the lawsuit;

(2) the name, address, and telephone number of any potential parties;

(3) the legal theories and, in general, the factual bases of the responding party's claims or defenses (the responding party need not marshal all evidence that may be offered at trial);

(4) the amount and any method of calculating economic damages;

(5) the name, address, and telephone number of persons having knowledge of relevant facts, and a brief statement of each identified person's connection with the case;

(6) a copy - or a description by category and location - of all documents, electronically stored information, and tangible things that the responding party has in its possession, custody, or control, and may use to support its claims or defenses, unless the use would be solely for impeachment;

(7) any indemnity and insuring agreements described in Rule 192.3(f);

(8) any settlement agreements described in Rule 192.3(g);

(9) any witness statements described in Rule 192.3(h);

(10) in a suit alleging physical or mental injury and damages from the occurrence that is the subject of the case, all medical records and bills that are reasonably related to the injuries or damages asserted or, in lieu thereof, an authorization permitting the disclosure of such medical records and bills;

(11) in a suit alleging physical or mental injury and damages from the occurrence that is the subject of the case, all medical records and bills obtained by the responding party by virtue of an authorization furnished by the requesting party; and

(12) the name, address, and telephone number of any person who may be designated as a responsible third party.

(1) In a suit for divorce, annulment, or to declare a marriage void, a party must, without awaiting a discovery request, provide to the other party the following, for the past two years or since the date of marriage, whichever is less:

(A) all deed and lien information on any real property owned and all lease information on any real property leased;

(B) all statements for any pension plan, retirement plan, profit-sharing plan, employee benefit plan, and individual retirement plan;

(D) all statements pertaining to any account at a financial institution, including banks, savings and loans institutions, credit unions, and brokerage firms.

(2) In a suit in which child or spousal support is at issue, a party must, without awaiting a discovery request, provide to the other party:

(A) information regarding all policies, statements, and the summary description of benefits for any medical and health insurance coverage that is or would be available for the child or the spouse;

(B) the party's income tax returns for the previous two years or, if no return has been filed, the party's Form W-2, Form 1099, and Schedule K-1 for such years; and

(d) Proceedings Exempt from Initial Disclosure. The following proceedings are exempt from initial disclosure, but a court may order the parties to make particular disclosures and set the time for disclosure:

(1) an action for review on an administrative record;

(2) a forfeiture action arising from a state statute;

(3) a petition for habeas corpus;

(4) an action under the Family Code filed by or against the Title IV-D agency in a Title IV-D case;

(5) a child protection action under Subtitle E, Title 5 of the Family Code;

(6) a protective order action under Title 4 of the Texas Family Code;

(7) other actions involving domestic violence; and

(8) an action on appeal from a justice court.

Amended by order of Dec. 23, 2020, eff. Jan. 1, 2021.. Prior Amendments Future Amendments Aug. 4, 1998, eff. Jan. 1, 1999 Nov. 17, 2023, eff. Sept. 1, 2023. Nov. 9, 1998, eff. Jan. 1, 1999 March 3, 2004, eff. March 3, 2004 Comment to 2021 change:

Rule 194 is amended to implement section 22.004(h-1) of the Texas Government Code.

Rule 194 is amended based on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a) to require disclosure of basic discovery automatically, without awaiting a discovery request.

A party is not excused from making its disclosures because it has not fully investigated the case or because it challenges the sufficiency of another party's disclosures or because another party has not made its disclosures.

As with other written discovery responses, required disclosures must be signed under Rule 191.3, complete under Rule 193.1, served under Rule 191.5, and timely amended or supplemented under Rule 193.5.

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xtruss · 1 month ago

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Welcome to the Golden Age of Scams

— By Alana Semuels | September 18, 2024

Illustration By Dan Page For Time Magazine

Not Long Ago, Monica Cotelingham found herself stuffing cash into a Bitcoin machine at a gas station in suburban Maryland and weeping.

Earlier that day, she had received a call from a phone number with the same area code as Cotelingham’s father in Louisiana. When she answered, someone identifying themselves as a U.S. customs officer said the government had found a package addressed to Cotelingham that contained stolen passports and driver’s licenses. She was in a lot of trouble; law enforcement was going to call her back. When Cotelingham’s phone rang next, the number that came up was from local police, who told her the FBI would be in touch. Minutes later, she got a call from a number that matched the bureau’s. The person on the line told Cotelingham that she could get out of the mess by depositing $18,000 into a Bitcoin machine.

In retrospect, Cotelingham says, she should have known it was a scam. The game of law-enforcement telephone made no sense. All the callers had heavy accents. Each instructed her not to tell anyone what she was doing. The bank teller at Truist, where she withdrew the $18,000, asked if Cotelingham was OK, and warned her of scams. Even the Bitcoin machine where she deposited the money had a warning, in big red letters, to beware of scams and fraud.

But Cotelingham, who received the calls on her first day of a medical leave of absence from her job as a psychiatrist, believed at the time that they were legitimate. And so, sobbing in distress, she stuffed $10,000 into the machine until she asked the clerk for help to stop. “Even then, I think part of me knew,” she says. “It was incredibly traumatic.”

Cotelingham’s experience is increasingly common. We are living in the golden age of scams. U.S. consumers lost a record $10 billion to fraud in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission, a 14% increase over 2022. That tally is almost certainly an undercount. More than three-quarters of victims, including Cotelingham, don’t report to authorities that they’ve been defrauded. We are constantly baited by scammers—by text, by email, by phone. The average smartphone owner in the U.S. gets an estimated 42 spam texts and 28 spam calls per month, according to RoboKiller, an app for screening calls.

The scams themselves are more sophisticated than ever before, capable of duping the most skeptical consumers. There are romance scams, investment scams, and fake-job scams. Scammers target everyone from pharmacists in Wisconsin (trying to persuade them to send money because their credentials have supposedly expired) to employees of specific companies (sending emails or texts that say they’re from the CEO and instructing employees to buy gift cards). “We are at an epidemic level of fraud,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud-prevention programs with AARP.

The COVID-19 pandemic is one reason. It made people lonelier and more isolated, which research shows makes them more susceptible to fraud, and it pushed more transactions online, where we can more easily fall victim. One in 3 Americans experiences feelings of loneliness at least once a week, according to a recent poll from the American Psychiatric Association. Members of Gen Z are more anxious and depressed than previous generations—and three times as likely to fall for scams as baby boomers.

But there are other factors. Technology enables scammers to reach more marks, robo-dialing many more numbers in a day or using AI to send carefully crafted emails and text messages. It’s also given rise to online marketplaces selling hacker services, scam scripts, and other tools of deception. Social media helps scammers find information about individuals and use it against them. And fraudsters have more of that information because of increasingly common data breaches, and can use it to trick us into thinking they’re someone they’re not.

That specific kind of grift is known as an impostor scam. A perpetrator reaches out, pretending to be a government official, a bank representative, or a law-enforcement agent. Impostor scams like the one Cotelingham fell victim to were responsible for nearly half of all frauds reported to the FTC in 2023, with about 490,000 people reporting them. Americans said they lost $1.1 billion to impostor scams last year, three times what they lost in 2020. The success of the impostor scam illuminates another reason criminals are able to bilk Americans today. Our trust in institutions has collapsed, making it easier for scammers to pose as authority figures, says Stacey Wood, a fraud expert and professor at Scripps College in California. “Authority can look very different now,” Wood says. “If someone is skeptical of the U.S. government, they often trust someone else—who can scam them.”

Americans may not believe in the government or the media, but we want to believe in something—and sometimes that’s a stranger who says they can solve our problems, or love us, or give us our dream job, or take our money in exchange for a better life.

Doug Shadel, a Fraud Expert and Consultant who recently directed AARP’s Fraud Watch Network, has fought scammers since the 1990s. Back then, employed by the Washington State attorney general’s office, he used to bust so-called boiler rooms—places where dozens of people made scam calls, reading from prewritten scripts and dialing numbers one by one. The scammers might reach a few hundred people in a day, Shadel says, and would have to pay long-distance charges for the phone lines. Now, Shadel says, voice over internet protocol (VOIP) technology allows scammers anywhere to dial hundreds of thousands of phones in a day for free—what Shadel calls “spray and pray” dialing. They can “spoof” phone numbers, making it look like they’re calling from a government number. And they know much more about who they’re calling than ever before.

There were 3,205 reported data breaches impacting around 353 million people in 2023, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. As a result, many of our Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, or affinity-group memberships are available to resourceful scammers. One California family, who requested anonymity for fear of being bilked again, lost $400,000 when a scammer, armed with one of their Social Security numbers, called Bank of America 16 different times to try to change the password and information on an account, according to the family’s lawyer, Nick Barthel. Fifteen bank representatives refused, but the 16th was duped, according to Barthel, who says the scammer wired the family’s savings out of the account. The bank has not refunded the family, Barthel says. (Bank of America says it cannot comment on pending litigation. Police eventually found the perpetrator, but he was deceased and the money was nowhere to be found.) “This could happen to anybody,” says Barthel. “All the guy needed was the basic information you would get from a data breach.”

This data often finds its way onto messaging apps like Telegram, says Frank McKenna, co-founder of PointPredictive, an AI firm that detects frauds. Cybercriminals can buy and sell tutorials and scripts for scamming people, as well as victims’ personal information. For $500, you can purchase a live scamming class, 25,000 U.S. phone numbers, and instructions for sending spam links, according to a report from the security firm Guard.Io. “Social media platforms like Telegram began to emerge as these hubs of scam knowledge and transfer,” McKenna says. (Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was taken into custody in Paris on Aug. 24 and faces charges stemming from the platform’s alleged role in enabling criminal activity; Durov calls the charges “misguided.”)

Scam syndicates exist all over the world, from Southeast Asia to Mexico to the Middle East, says Marti DeLiema, a professor who studies scams at the University of Minnesota’s School of Social Work. “This is the new mafia,” DeLiema says. The work can be lucrative. A 2024 report by the U.S. Institute of Peace found that transnational criminal networks based in Southeast Asia steal $64 billion annually through scams. In Myanmar, according to the report, there are “scam compounds” where people who have been lured by fake online job ads are held prisoner and forced to make calls to try to swindle Americans.

The rise of artificial intelligence has been a boon for these scammers. A decade ago, you might have been the target of a poorly written email from someone claiming to be a Nigerian prince and asking for money to help them regain access to their wealth. Today, AI helps non-English speakers write more convincing missives. The technology can also be used to copy voices and likenesses to convince people that their family members are in danger. That’s what happened to Fauzia Vandermeer.

Vandermeer, a 51-year-old radiologist who lives in Baltimore, received a call earlier this year from a number she didn’t recognize. She ignored it, but the person called again, so Vandermeer picked up, worried that something had happened to a family member. She heard the sound of her sister’s voice, sobbing and asking for help.

“I was totally freaking out,” Vandermeer remembers. The voice that resembled her sister’s told Vandermeer that she was at a Walmart and had gotten into an accident. Then a man came on the line. He said that Vandermeer’s sister had hit his van, which had kilos of drugs in it, and that he needed to be compensated. Vandermeer was in her car, ready to drive to the Walmart, when the man told her that the matter needed to be dealt with “sensitively,” she says. Suspicious, Vandermeer asked one of her children to try to locate her sister, which they did with the Find My Friend function on their iPhone. Vandermeer’s sister was at home. Vandermeer sidestepped the scam, but says she easily could have been victimized. “To hear a loved one on the phone, crying for help,” she says, “immediately you are kicked into this stress response.”

People are more likely to fall prey to scams when they are in a heightened emotional state. That’s why scammers try to target your emotions, telling you that you’ve won some sort of prize or money, or that something terrible has happened. It’s a big reason people get duped by frauds that strike observers as obvious. A 2021 AARP study found that scam victims reported experiencing twice as many stressful life events in the past year as nonvictims.

The Department of Justice says it has stepped up efforts to catch and prosecute scammers who target Americans, even when those criminals are in other countries. From July 2022 through June 2023, the department says it pursued 300 criminal and civil actions against more than 650 defendants who collectively stole more than $1.5 billion from over 2.4 million victims. U.S. authorities also partner with foreign law-enforcement offices. One such collaboration last year led Indian police to raid call centers, arresting 26 people and seizing equipment used in scamming, according to a senior DOJ official, who says a similar effort is under way in Ghana.

Some people, frustrated with the government’s inability to combat scammers, have taken on the task themselves. They’re known as scam baiters, and they embrace a kind of vigilante justice—working to lure the scammers into targeting them and then hacking into their computers or collecting evidence they can turn over to authorities.

One such scam baiter is Jim Browning. He’s an IT specialist in Ireland who got frustrated by the bombardment of scam calls and emails he was receiving. Browning, who uses a pseudonym, tries to catch scammers and turn them over to authorities, as well as to educate viewers on his YouTube channel, which has 4.3 million subscribers. His technological prowess offers him—and his viewers—insight into who the perpetrators are and how their operations work. In one of his most-watched videos, Browning accesses CCTV camera footage to watch Indian scammers run the same grift that duped Monica Cotelingham. The footage shows young men sitting in cubicles in a call center, dialing potential victims until eventually one finds a mark. The scammer instructs the target to deposit money into a Bitcoin machine before passing the phone to his superior—a “closer,” Browning explains, someone with better English and more experience.

Browning’s channel illustrates how hard it is to stop people from being scammed, even when they’re made aware that a crime is unfolding. In the video, Browning hears where the scammers tell the victim to deposit the money, calls the location—a store in Michigan—and reaches a clerk. Browning tells the clerk that the woman stuffing money into the store’s Bitcoin machine is being scammed. The clerk acts quickly, passing the information on to the woman. But she can’t be deterred. “She’s not budging on thinking that it’s real,” the clerk tells Browning. It’s also why Browning, who has worked as a scam baiter for a decade, is skeptical about law enforcement’s ability to counter fraudsters. “I have encountered thousands of scam operations,” he says, “and the percentage of people who actually get arrested is tiny.”

Another scam baiter, an American who uses the alias Kitboga, tries to torment or prank the scammers as a form of payback. Kitboga, who has 3.6 million subscribers on YouTube, will give scammers access to his computer and then go into theirs to delete files. He says he takes these steps because law enforcement isn’t equipped to deal with all the scammers out there and he wants to educate people about the risks. “This is,” he says, “a pandemic-type situation.”

Pierogi, the nom de guerre of a popular YouTuber who runs a scam-baiting channel called Scammer Payback, says he has started feeding federal authorities information about scam rings. “All different sorts of agencies have knocked on my door,” says Pierogi, a onetime cybersecurity expert who adopted the pseudonym because his wife is Russian. (Yes, he knows pierogi are Polish.) Yet even when police get involved, it can be hard to put scammers away. A conviction can require law-enforcement cooperation across multiple countries and victims willing to testify. Scammers sometimes still escape with just a slap on the wrist. “We’re making it harder for the scammers, but they’re also getting smarter,” Pierogi says. “It’s this cat-and-mouse game.”

The true toll of these scams goes far beyond the financial losses. In the age of scams, consumers are stuck in a vicious cycle: a lack of faith in institutions makes us fall victim to fraud, which in turn makes us even less trusting of institutions. Monica Cotelingham is still reeling from the scam that targeted her in 2022. She says she’s less trusting and never answers her phone if it’s not someone in her contacts. “I’m very careful about what information I reveal,” she says. She was too trusting just once, she says—and now she finds it difficult to believe in anyone at all.

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Five Proven Healthcare Marketing Strategies to Attract more patients

In today's highly competitive healthcare environment just having an office or a healthcare facility does not suffice to draw new clients. To be successful, you require clever, efficient healthcare marketing strategies to increase your exposure and increase confidence. However, don't be concerned it's not as difficult as it seems! If you implement these 5 proven strategies to market your healthcare You'll be well on the way to increasing the number of patients you serve. Ready? Let's go!

1. Be found with local SEO

Have you ever you sought out the location of a clinic or healthcare facility? Most likely, you typed "best dentist near me" or "pediatrician in [city name]" on Google or other search engines, surely? This is why Local SEO is essential. Local SEO allows your clinic to appear in search results for potential patients who are searching for medical services in your region.

The Local SEO Methodology:

Create or edit your Google My Business Profile: Be sure that the name of your clinic address, address, telephone number (NAP) and website address are correctly listed. Upload high-quality photos of your facility to give potential clients an idea of the atmosphere you provide.

Encourage positive reviews: ask your happy patients to leave reviews that are positive on Google. They will boost your ranking in search results which makes it easier for prospective patients to locate your business.

Utilize relevant keywords: Include local terms such as "doctor in [city]" or "clinic near me" in your site's content. This will help Google find the clinic and suggest it to people who look for health services within your region.

Optimize your Mobile Site Over 60% of searches for local information are conducted via mobile devices. Make sure your site is mobile-friendly so that visitors don't become annoyed and leave your website.

Pro Tip: Embedded an image taken from Google Maps onto your contact page. It will help potential patients find your clinic. Google appreciates it to rank your site!

2. Create Trust by promoting content

If you want clients to believe in you, show them you're an professional. Content marketing is among the most effective methods to build trust. Through the creation of useful, informative material, you will become an authoritative source within your own community.

How to Utilize Content Marketing:

Create a blog Start a blog: Write blog articles about typical health concerns. Simple topics such as "How to Prevent the Flu" or "Top 5 Foods for a Healthy Heart" can entice potential clients and increase your credibility.

Create informative videos There isn't always the time to read blogs. Create quick, easy-to-understand video that provide information on health issues or provide answers to FAQs. They can be posted via your site, YouTube, and social media.

Share Infographics Content that is visually appealing tends be shared. Create simple infographics that include statistics or health tips to inform your audience and motivate users to spread your message.

Make free resources available You can create guides that are downloadable or checklists, like "How to Prepare for Surgery" or "10 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure." This will help potential patients get involved while showcasing your knowledge.

Pro Tip: Ensure that every piece of content contains an effective Call-to-Action (CTA). No matter what it is "Call us for more information" or "Book your appointment today," an easy CTA can direct your readers to become patients.

3. Utilize Social Media to Connect

It's not just to share photos of your family or funny videos. It's a potent tool for marketing in healthcare. Social media lets you directly interact with your audience as well as share important information and enhance the human side of your business.

How to Utilize Social Media for Healthcare Marketing:

Provide Health Tips: Frequently publish simple health tips or other information regarding your services. This position your clinic as an authority for information about health.

Show Behind-the-Scenes Contents: Share images and videos from your facility staff, daily routines. People appreciate getting to know the people behind your practice and it helps build trust.

Engage with your audience Engage with Your Audience: React to feedback, ask questions, and engage in discussions. This type of interaction can make your clinic more accessible and more relatable.

Host Q&A-style sessions for your clients: Facebook and Instagram are the ideal platforms to host interactive Q&A discussions. Patients can ask questions about health in real time, which helps strengthen your reputation as a reputable healthcare institution.

Pro Tip: Utilize Facebook as well as Instagram ads to reach local audience. By limiting your ads to your particular location, age group and health-related interests it is possible to reach the appropriate patients.

4. Retain patients with email marketing

You think email marketing is old-fashioned? Don't be! Marketing via email is among the cheapest methods to keep in touch with your current clients and to attract new ones. A well-designed email campaign can help educate, remind, to keep your practice in the forefront of the mind of your patients.

How to implement email marketing:

Send out monthly newsletters Regular newsletters are an excellent way to communicate helpful health tips along with updates on clinics and any upcoming events. Your patients are kept informed and interested.

Use appointment reminders to send automatic emails that remind the patient about their next appointment. This helps reduce the number of patients who do not show up and encourages regular visits to the doctor.

Separate Your List of Email Subscribers: Segment your subscribers based on aspects like age, health issues or the services they've utilized. This lets you deliver targeted content that is personalized, thereby improving the amount of engagement.

Promoting Special Offers: Do you have an exciting new service or campaign? Send it to your list of subscribers! Discounts on dental services such as health checks or cleanings can help bring in new customers.

Pro Tip: Provide downloads of your resources, like "5 Tips for Staying Healthy This Flu Season," as a way to encourage individuals to sign up for an email subscription.

5. Manage Your Online Reputation

Your online reputation plays an important influence on whether prospective patients will choose your practice. Studies show that the majority of patients check online reviews prior to deciding on an individual health care provider. managing your online reputation involves more than reviews, it's about establishing credibility and trust.

How to Create and Protect Your Online Reputation

Encourage Reviews: Request satisfied patients to leave reviews on sites such as Google, Yelp, and Healthgrades. Positive reviews boost your credibility and boost your search ranking.

Respond to all reviews Recognize positive reviews and promptly respond to any negative reviews. This shows you are concerned about feedback from customers and you are dedicated to making their experience better.

Monitor the online media: Track what's being said about you and your clinic on the internet. Create Google Alerts to notify you when someone mentions your clinic or doctor. Resolve any issues or misinformation quickly and efficiently.

Highlight Testimonials on Your Website Provide positive testimonials from your patients as well as reviews, on both your site as well as on social media. This helps to create trust with new clients.

Pro Tip: Think about using a tool for managing reputation that will help you monitor reviews across different platforms and help you streamline your responses.

Conclusion

The process of marketing your healthcare practice does not have to be a burden. If you implement these five tried and tested strategies for healthcare marketing can help improve the visibility of your clinic and establish trust with potential patients and keep current clients engaged.

Begin by doing Local SEO to ensure your clinic's presence is evident in the results of a search. Establish credibility through content marketing and connect with your local community via social media and build relationships with them through email marketing. Additionally, you should actively manage your online reputation to draw more clients and keep your practice flourishing.

Keep in mind that consistency is the key. Follow these steps keep track of your progress and see your patient base grow!

FAQ Section

1. Why is local SEO so important for health practices?

Local SEO will ensure that your clinic is listed in results of searches when potential patients search for services in the area. It boosts your visibility and assists in attracting patients from your area.

2. What kind of content should I write for marketing in the field of healthcare?

It is important to create useful, simple-to-read content such as blog articles informationgraphics, videos, and other resources that are downloadable on the most frequently asked questions about health or common health issues.

3. How often should I send out emails for my clients?

The idea of sending out a monthly newsletter is an excellent starting point. It is also possible to remind patients of appointments or send general health tips during the season for keeping your clients informed.

4. How can I contact patients for their reviews?

Be sure to ask patients to write a review following your visit. It is also possible to send an email to follow-up with the direct URL to the Google and Healthgrades profile and make it simple for patients to leave reviews.

5. What should I do with reviews that aren't positive?

Respond with professionalism and respect to reviews that are negative. Answer the reviewer's questions with compassion, be understanding, and provide a solution if feasible. Resolving negative reviews effectively will improve your image.

Need assistance in your marketing strategy for healthcare? Call us today and we'll be able to help you develop your own marketing plan that will increase the number of patients you see

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Experience the Convenience of Online Doctor Consultations

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience and accessibility are paramount, especially when it comes to healthcare. Traditional visits to the doctor’s office can be time-consuming and, in many cases, unnecessary for non-emergency situations. This is where online doctor consultations come in, offering a modern solution that allows you to speak to a healthcare professional from the comfort of your home. With video and telephone consultations, a wide range of General Practice services are now just a click away.

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The concept of online doctors is revolutionizing the healthcare industry. With advancements in technology, patients no longer need to travel to a clinic for a consultation. Online doctors provide a convenient and efficient alternative, making it easier for individuals to access medical advice and treatment. Whether you need a routine check-up, prescription refill, or medical advice, online consultations are designed to cater to your healthcare needs promptly and effectively.

Benefits of Video and Telephone Consultations

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Online consultations make healthcare more accessible. Regardless of where you are, you can connect with a qualified healthcare professional. This is especially important for patients in rural or underserved areas who may have limited access to medical facilities.

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With online consultations, there’s no need to spend time traveling to and from the doctor’s office or sitting in waiting rooms. This efficiency means you can receive timely medical advice and treatment, which can be crucial for managing health conditions effectively.

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Online doctor consultations cover a broad spectrum of General Practice services. From diagnosing common illnesses and prescribing medications to providing specialist referrals and managing chronic conditions, online doctors can handle many of the same concerns as traditional in-office visits. Some of the services offered include:

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