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August 7, 2019 www.DesertMessenger.com 17 800-656-HOPE Get updates from Sheriff's Office Nancy's Kitchen UPDATES FROM SHERIFF The La Paz County Sheriff's Offi ce would like to remind everyone that you can have up to date emergency information sent to your cell phone via text message by texting your zip code to 888777. This is a website called "NIXLE". We send the fol- lowing type of information to your cell phone: 'road closures, severe weather alerts, serious crime infor- mation, Amber alerts, etc. By sign- ing up with NIXLE, we are able to communicate important informa- tion to everyone quickly and effi - ciently via text message. Please sign up today, the service is free. Don't let your personal data end up on the Dark Web (StatePoint) Consumers today give out personal information all the time -- from shopping online to signing up for special promotional offers to fi lling out job applications. However, there are millions of identity theft victims each year, and when your information is stolen by a cyber-criminal, it will likely be sold on the dark web. Your social secu- rity number, for example, could be sold for as little as $1, according to Experian, one of the nation's three credit bureaus. The end result is that criminals can open a credit card ac- count in your name, steal your tax return, try to hack into your fi nancial accounts and conduct other mali- cious activities. The Dark What? The dark web is a mystery to many. Only one in four people know what it is and what it's used for, accord- ing to the Experian Cybersecurity Survey. It essentially allows crimi- nals to conduct illegal activities in the deepest pockets of the Internet, undetected. For identity thieves, the dark web is a marketplace for personal infor- mation, including phone numbers, email addresses, account passwords and social security numbers that can be used to commit identity theft and fraud. While it's doubtful that your local dry cleaner or gym will be targeted by an identity thief, any database is attractive to a cyber-criminal. Com- panies can also be victims of rogue employees, and smaller operations have less security. It's best to err on the side of caution when giving out personal information. Better Manage Personal Data "Having your personal informa- tion exposed can be a threat to your identity and fi nancial future, but there are ways to take control," says Brian Stack, vice president of Dark Web Intelligence at Experian. "In a digital world, all of us are at some risk for identity theft and fraud. One step to get peace of mind is enroll- ing in an identity theft protection product so you are notifi ed if credit is opened in your name or your per- sonal data is on the dark web." To proactively protect your identity, take the following key steps: • Only provide personal informa- tion when it's required. • Change online account passwords periodically and use a unique pass- word for each account. • Never access the Internet with un- secured public Wi-Fi. Only use se- cured public Wi-Fi with a password for browsing -- don't shop or access accounts, including social media and email. • To log into accounts, enable au- thentication questions as well as two-factor authentication when available (and don't use real an- swers such as your mother's actual maiden name). • Several times per year, check your credit reports from all three credit bureaus for possible fraudulent ac- counts. Wondering if there's already cause for concern? Experian offers a free Dark Web Triple Scan that searches thousands of dark web pages, net- works and forums for your phone number, email address and social security number. This scan will in- form you if any of this information is on the dark web. Learn more at experian.com/triplescan. Your daily routine doesn't have to lead to a darkened outlook. Taking proactive steps can help you stay vig- ilant and offer you better protection. SPECIAL JELLO SALAD COLA CHICKEN • 1 cup cola (not diet) • 1 cup ketchup • 1 onion, sliced • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast Wash and pat dry chicken. Salt and pepper to taste. Place chicken into crockpot with on- ion slices on top. Add cola and ketchup. . Cover; cook on low 6-8 hours Serve with rice, potatoes & salad PAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER Caulifl ower 1 to 2 Beaten Eggs Salt & Pepper Parmesan cheese Olive Oil Steam caulifl ower fl orets to crisp-ten- der. Dip one side in egg with salt and pepper, dip in Parmesan cheese, and pan-fry in olive oil until golden. Serve hot or room temperature. A family secret recipe... now not-so-secret! Come let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, that we may walk the paths of the Most High. And we shall beat our swords into ploughshares, and our spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword against nation— neither shall they learn war any more. JEWISH PRAYER FOR PEACE Your vacation should be a pleasant experience for you and your family. Take a few simple steps to reduce the possibility of becoming a victim of a burglary or other criminal acts against your home. Before you leave for your trip No- tify local police of the departure and return dates of your trip and provide the name and telephone number of a neighbor or relative to notify in the event of an emergency. Vacation Watch Request Form is available online at http:// c i . q u a r t z s i t e . a z . u s / i m a g e s / P o - lice_Department/QPD_Vacation_ Watch_Request.pdf Going on vacation? Notify QPD

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