Story co-written with Becki Veach Have you ever been called by a supposedly trusted source like a bank or a courthouse and the conversation just doesn’t feel right? For example, they try to pressure you into sending money or ask personal questions like your address or credit card information. Well, you’re not alone because you […]
Learn how to spot a scam
April 3, 2026 by
The story was published in The Sylva Herald, April 1 edition Pretty much everyone has been called on the phone by someone telling us we have won a big white Mercedes – the latest model, but first we need to wire the company a processing fee of $500 immediately while they wait on the phone. […]
“Man-1, Bank-0”: It’s a joke…but a good one
March 1, 2015 by
Have you ever gotten a junk check in the mail for $95,093.35? Have you ever endorsed it with a smiley face? Finally, have you ever had it actually approved by your bank? Man-1, Bank-0 took place Saturday, Feb. 28, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. With around 200 people in attendance, Patrick […]
