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Cooler weather tends to signify the beginning of the holiday season, a wonderful

time for scammers and other criminals who wish to take what you have.

This season generates a lot of purchases, made online or in stores, and with credit

or debit cards, so as consumers, we need to pay attention as to how, and with whom, we do

business. Crowded stores create target-rich hunting grounds for a wide range of criminals,

so be visibly alert. The simple act of being aware of your surroundings can go a long way in

reducing your chances of being a target.

Ladies need to keep their purses close, as purses are often the target of those with

quick hands or quick feet. Men need to pay attention to their wallets; don't leave them sitting

on the counter while you are making a transaction. It's not a bad idea to carry your credit and

debit card in a small holder and keep it in your front pocket, separate from your wallet.

While shopping online, know who you are doing business with at all times. Look

for websites that have the "https" in their address, to increase the security of your informa-

tion. Make sure that your smartphone is password protected and your computer is turned off

when you're not at home.

Be wary of unsolicited email advertisements, which tend to contain a link that

Honey is a four years-old gray and white

appears to go a legitimate retail site, when in reality, it's a way for scammers to gain your

On a scale of 1 to 10, Crystal is

female cat who has been declawed on her

information and money - for nothing in return.

front paws, which means she is vulverable so stunning, she'd likely be off the chart!

Remember to regularly check your account statements for unauthorized transac-

to predators and must be an indoors only cat. She's a 2 year-old female with a brindle

tions. The sooner you catch such activity the less exposure you have to loss. Another com-

Honey was adopted recently, but her owner and white coat. She's been at the shelter for

mon holiday season scam involves junk mail in the form of credit card or loan offer. Many

was allergic to cats, and she sadly finds her- about a week and is a mix of a terrier with

are legitimate, but many are scams to get your personal information. If you have any ques-

self again in need of a home. Honey has had possibly an American pit bull. She's about

tions on any of these topics, please call 352-249-9139.

a few dramatic moments in the `Meet Your two years-old and has been spayed. Crystal

Match Room,' that volunteers feel may be can be found in the Uppers area of the Cit-

due to nervousness in unfamiliar surround- rus County Animal Shelter. Her Animal ID

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ings. However, she may need to be an "only Number is 33705198. The shelter is located

50 at 4030 S. Airport Road in Inverness, behind

cat" with someone who only wants to have 93 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

one cat to love. Come meet Honey at the Cit- the Citrus County Fairgrounds on Hwy.362-4788

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 41.

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