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RED BLUFF » Better Business Bureau is warning computer users of a scam in which a caller claims to rep - resent Microsoft and offers to solve a computer problem or renew a warranty in an ef- fort to gain remote access to the consumer's computer. At least one Red Bluff cou- ple has fallen victim to the ruse. Consumers across the re- gion report the caller claims to be from Microsoft tech support, Windows helpdesk, Windows service center, Mi - crosoft support and other names relating to Microsoft. In most cases the caller is attempting to either install malicious software, adjust settings to increase vulner - ability of the system or re- quest credit card informa- tion to bill the consumer for phony services. "A man called from an un- known number and had me run a program to get an ID number," said a Red Bluff woman who received the scam phone call this week. "After he had the ID num - ber, he gained access to my computer and claimed it was 98 percent corrupt. He then told me to go to a website and pay $168 for a service." When the woman asked for more information about what she was buying, the ca ll er h un g up . Sh e re ce iv ed several more calls from the company requesting she make the purchase. She con - tinued to request informa- tion about the company and received none. "Consumers should never give a stranger access to their computers," said Gary Almond, president of BBB serving northeast Califor - nia. "If you do online bank- ing, have passwords stored or do anything personal on your computer, all of that personal information could be at risk if a scammer en - ters your computer." The scammers attempt to gain access to the computer by instructing consumers to find their IP address, pro - vide their user names and passwords, or download pro- grams that will allow scam- mers access. BBB warns to never give out any information to unso- licited strangers. Microsoft states that it rarely calls con- sumers to fix computer prob- lems. If consumers are con- cerned about the safety of their computers, BBB offers the following tips: Never trust an unsolicited call about computer security. Do not give out personal in - formation to a stranger and never give a stranger access to your computer. Ask for a call back number and spe - cific company information. Verify the company is legit- imate and that the caller is truly employed by the busi- ness. Install virus protection and updated it regularly. Run virus scans often. If you have an issue with your computer, contact the manufacturer, service pro - vider or business of your choice directly. Scam Computer users warned of latest scammer calls Courtesy photo The Corning Friends of the Library group received the Libri Grant for children's books this year. Due to a donation by the Libri Foundation, Corning Library now has 75 new children's books in the collection. The foundation donates quality books to rural public libraries. Corning Friends of the Library donated $500 while the grant matched that two to one for $ 1,500 in new materials. Shown are mem- bers of Corning Friends of the Library. Donation GRANT BUYS BOOKS • Never trust unsolicited calls about computer se- curity. • Do not give out per- sonal information or access to your computer to a stranger. • Get a call back number. • Verify the company. • Install virus protection, and run it regularly. avoid the scams Online: For more about businesses, visit necal. bbb.org. Every family needs some kind of plan in the event of a kind of disaster that could disrupt normal life. Water stOrage » You don't have to live in "hurricane" country to get hurricane prepared. Disasters can hit anywhere, which means water could be in short supply. For flushing toilets and showers, line 30-45 gallon garbage cans with those large contractor plastic bags available at home improvement stores. Then, fill the garbage cans with water. Most people forget that three weeks without electricity means three weeks of no water if your provider has not attached a generator to pump water to houses. POint PersOn » Every family needs to identify a friend or relative who lives in another state to be their disaster point person, and then keep that person's phone number and contact information with them at all times. Instruct all of your family members to call this person to check in with their location and conditions. Long-distance phone service is often restored sooner than local service. imPOrtant PaPers » Scan your family's important documents -- birth certificates, passports, Social Security cards, insurance policies, deeds, car titles, immunization records, pet medical records, school transcripts, business licenses, education degrees and tax returns. Now burn the files onto two CDs. Keep one in a safe place and have a trusted friend or relative in a different state (your point person) keep the other disk. emergency cash » You need to have some of your Contingency Fund in small denominations of cash in a safe place outside of your bank, such as a fire-proof home safe or other protected receptacle, known only to you and one other person. get a gO bag » This is a collection of items you may need in the event of a disaster that requires you and your family to be self-sufficient when services are cut. Your Go Bag needs to be packed in an easy-to-carry container. Additionally, each family member needs to have a backpack that contains enough basics to last 72 hours. Email Mary Hunt at mary@everydaycheap - skate.com, or write to her at Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2099, Cypress, CA 90630. EvEryDay chEapSkatE Get prepared one tip at a time Mary Hunt Today red bluff adult carving class: 10 a.m. to noon, red Bluff Vet- erans Memorial hall, Corner of Jackson and oak streets, 527-0768 al-anon: noon to 1 p.m., presbyterian Church, Jef- ferson and hickory dance with Juana: noon to 1 p.m., Family resource Center, 1488 south st., 824-7670 nurturing Parenting dads Program: 10 a.m. to noon, 1860 Walnut st. #D, shasta room, call Keith at 527- 8491, ext. 3012 nurturing skills for teen Parents: 9-10 a.m., 1900 Walnut st., 527-8491, ext. 3012 Pal martial arts Women's self defense: 5:30-6:30 p.m., 1005 Vista Way, ste. C, 840-0345 Penny bingo: 9:30 a.m., Community Center, 1500 s. Jackson st. red bluff derby girls open tryouts and practice: 6:30 p.m., tyler Jelly building at tehama District Fairground red bluff Kiwanis: noon, elks Lodge senior dance: 7 p.m., Westside Grange, Walnut street soroptimist international of red bluff: 5:30 p.m., Community and senior Center, 1500 s. Jackson st., siredbluffclub@yahoo.com team Kid: 5:30 p.m., First southern Baptist Church, 585 Kimball road, 527- 5083 teenscreen mental health appointments: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free by appointment only, youth empowerment services, 1900 Walnut st., 527-8491, ext. 3012 calendar 530 566 1966 Ask about cushy country boarding Free 10 minute phone chat. You decide to pay. Dog Behavior help is available now by phone! www.brainydog.com help@brainydog.com $35 for 45 minutes. 100 Jackson Street, Red Bluff (530) 529-1220 First 50 new members $ 25 .00 month Call or Come In for details Proceeds send "Kids to Camp" at the Salvation Army Del Oro Camp All costs for tournament are tax deductible. Tax ID#94-1170408 Hole-In-One ~ Sponsored by Corning Chevrolet Buick Published through an event co-sponsorship agreement with The Daily News The Salvation Army Hosted by Red Bluff Elks Lodge Salvation Army "Kids to Camp" Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, May 31, 2014 Sevillano Links Golf Course Shotgun start at 10am 4 person scramble $100 per person price include golf, golf cart, range balls, tee prizes and & buffet *Mulligan package *Putting/Chipping Contest *Packages can be purchased at the tournament Limit 36 foursomes, 1st come, 1st served. Rain or Shine! 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