Scams, storytime in Wallaceburg, YouTube shooting

Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall

Weather forecast for Wednesday, April 4, 2018

A special weather statement is in effect in Chatham-Kent. More details, here.

Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers early this morning. Flurries beginning this morning then changing to 30 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 70 becoming northwest 50 gusting to 80 near noon. Temperature falling to zero this afternoon.

Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Wind northwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 diminishing to 20 gusting to 40 this evening then becoming light overnight. Low minus 3.

Be cautious of scams

The Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind everyone to be suspicious, cautious, and regimented when dealing with telemarketers. Current technologies and communication devices have opened up a whole new world in relation to convenience and accessibility. Modern technologies do serve us well and have allowed for an expedited lifestyle.

However, while several telemarketing agencies are legitimate; we are surrounded by those who fraudulently use modern technology to steal our money and identity. These fraudsters will contact you through e-mail, telephone and messaging applications. They will promise free gifts, cash and deals too good to be true.

Just a few tips to protect yourself:

– Be cautious of an overly friendly or aggressive salesperson

– Do not supply personal information (banking, address or date of birth)

– Insist on a name, address and local telephone number

– Don’t make hasty purchases or offer payment

– Don’t be rushed, feel pressured or out of control

Remember; nothing is free… ever! If it sounds too good to be true… it’s not true! Don’t feel pressured; don’t respond to an e-mail or message or just hang up the telephone.

More importantly, these fraudsters and thieves will target those who are somewhat unfamiliar with modern technologies. Usually, our elderly. Please, if you have a loved one or friend that could fall victim to these thieves; take a few moments and check in with them. Collectively, we can lesson this crime!

Storytime in Wallaceburg

Wallaceburg Branch of Chatham-Kent Public Library presents Spring sessions of Storytime.

Storytime will be offered Thursdays at 10:45 am beginning May 3 and ending June 7. Children ages 2, 3 & 4 and parents and caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, rhythm instruments and crafts.

Registration is required. Please call Wallaceburg Branch at 519.627.5292 to register or visit us online at search.ckpl.ca to register and find further information on library programs and services.