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JULY 31, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 32
Fraud fighters BY ANN MEAD ASH
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n June 27, local fraud fig hters Jen Parsons and Chad Davis of MidPenn Bank met with nearly 20 attendees at the Fighting Financial Fraud seminar held at the ELANCO Library. Early in the presentation, Davis asked for a show of hands among attendees who had been victims of fraud or attempted fraud. He then asked those who did not raise their hands if a friend or family member had been affected by fraud. All but about three attendees had raised their hands. The incidence of cyber crime in the U.S. nearly doubled from 2019 to 2022, affecting most members of the community who utilize email and cell phones, but fraud attempts are also made over landlines. Parsons and Davis described several types of fraud, including phishing, cloning, spoofing, tech-support scams, ransom, emergency or grandparent scams,
and the Publishers Clearing House scam. The pair explained that phishing usually involves a text or email that asks for personal information. Parsons warned that a bank will not contact an individual and ask for personal information. “(If you receive a call) asking for a credit card number, bank account number, or password credentials, do not share it with them,” she said. Davis added that fraudsters will try to frighten targets into divulg ing infor mation, and Parsons said that hanging up and calling the institution the caller says he or she represents will usually uncover the trick. Parsons noted that spoofing may involve a notice that a package is about to arrive. “They may want you to call, and they will try to get information,” she said, adding that the notice may appear to come from a legitimate delivery service and even include what appears to be that company’s website. Jen Parsons (left) and Chad Davis teach attendees to be wary of fraud and scams at a presentation at the See ELANCO Library pg 8 ELANCO Library.
Churchtown Day: A summer tradition
Mentoring the future Kristy Newborg, experience specialist with Garden Spot Village (GSV), has a passion for helping the coming generations. “Anytime I can help someone get closer to their dream, whether it’s listening, giving advice, being there, offering that extra support, (I will help),” said Newborg. In the fall of 2023, when Jared Erb, First Choice career coordinator with Pequea Valley School District (PVSD), contacted Newborg about the First Choice Discovery Program, a work-based program offering Kristy Newborg of Garden Spot Village is serving as a mentor in the
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Now in its 40th year, Churchtown Day will be presented by the Caernarvon Historical Society on Saturday, Aug. 3. In addition to community yard sales along Main Street through the town, there will be a pancake breakfast at the Caernarvon Fire Company and a sale of items offered at the historical society building. The event will be held rain or shine. Yard sales will begin at 7 a.m. on Route 23 in Churchtown, as well
See GSV pg 5 Pequea Valley High School First Choice Discovery Program.
as in neighboring communities. Caernarvon Historical Society will also host a flea market at its property, 2148 Main St., Narvon, and at Caernarvon Township Park next door. According to historical society president Yvonne Styer, Churchtown Day began in 1984 and is always held on the first Saturday in August. The only year the event was not held was 2020 due to the pandemic. “(Churchtown Day) used to be just (yard sales at) people’s houses and the society. See Churchtown Day pg 2
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