5 infamous internet Scams

The Internet can be a dangerous place if you are not careful and cautious online. Many people fall victim to cyber crime and fraud because of greed, ignorance, and carelessness. To make you aware, this article reveals five common online scams that you should watch out for. 

1. Nigerian 419 Scam

You may receive an email that asks you to help a "rich" Nigerian family transfer a huge amount out of the nation. In return, you will be promised a generous percentage of the transaction. The email will ask you to pay "processing" fees first. Delete this type of email to be on the safe side. 

2.  Lottery Scam

This scam also plays on people's greed. You will be informed that you have won a lottery even though you never entered one in the first place. The email will request your financial details that are sure to be used for identity theft or fraud. Rein in your greed, delete the email immediately, and do not contact the sender.

3. Phishing Emails

"Phishing" is considered the most common online scam today. You may receive an email, allegedly from your bank, that links to a convincing but phony web page. You will be asked to enter confidential information about your account including your username and password. The scam email will entice you to part with the sensitive details. Ignore these phishing emails, and remember that your bank will never ask you for confidential information like password. 

4. Disaster Relief Scam

Whenever there is a natural disaster, there is a flurry of relief activity afterwards to help the victims. Fraudsters make use of the occasion to appeal to people's emotions and ask for donations. They create fake websites that solicit online donations allegedly for the good cause. Another trick is to play the role of disaster victim and request monetary help. So, do your homework and make sure the charity is a genuine one before you donate your hard-earned money. 

5. Work-at-Home Job Scam

Beware of any ad for a work-at-home job that promises to make you rich. Avoid the following work-at-home jobs as they are likely to be fraudulent: assembly jobs, data entry, multi-level marketing, online businesses, posting ads, processing claims, and stuffing envelopes. Ignore any job ad that asks you to make a payment.

Conclusion

Beware of the common online scams revealed in this article and delete suspicious emails immediately. Read articles on secure online browsing and banking, and implement the tips mentioned in them to keep yourself safe in cyber space.

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118 Webelo Pin College

Our Troop 118 is sponsoring a pin college for Webelos.  If any of the boys want to attend, have their parents complete the attached form.  We would love to have them there.



Corey

Webelos Welcome; Challenge & Open House

Webelos Welcome;

Challenge & Open House

Monday Nov 3, 7-9pm

Free Survival bracelet to Weblos that complete challenge!

·         Catapult Pumpkin Smash

·         Scout made rope bridge - don't fall in the "alligator pit" below!

·         Build a campfire - timed event!

·         "What is wrong with this campsite?"

·         Funnel Cakes /Cheaper than the Fair because their free

Plus-Plus - Openings available, come join us.

·         380 Dec 2&3 Holiday Lock-In preview / Fun, Food, Video Games, Dodge ball, Bowling, Laser Tag,

·         Summer Camp 2015 Preview /Camp Alexander Colorado + Whitewater Rafting & Pikes Peak

·         High Adventure 2015 Bahamas Preview

·         Jan 17-19 2015 USS Lexington Live-Aboard + Mustang Island 380 weekend w/Webelos

Troop 118 activities for Webelos

October 27, 2014 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm we have our annual open house. 

December 6-7, 2014 at Camp Wisdom we have our annual Webelos Pin College.

Please pass this around to the boys and their parents.  We would love for them to come and participate in both events.

Thanx,

Corey

For more info please email - coreyncallaway@msn.com


This is a great event, if you have a Webelos you should consider checking it out. It is a great way to knock out some much needed pins. 

YIS,

Robert Blake

CrossTimbers District

Order of the Arrow

Arrowmen,

This coming weekend we hold the fourth Ordeal weekend of the year at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch.  We still have many Ordeal candidates who have not gone through their ordeal, so please encourage them to attend.  And don't forget: it's also a Brotherhood opportunity.  If you've been an Ordeal member for more than ten months, go out and complete your Brotherhood and seal your membership in the OA.  Go the Longhorn Council website to register and pay.

The date for the Ordeal is September 19-21 at Sid Richardson.  Again, please encourage your troop's candidates to attend, urge your Ordeal members to do their Brotherhood, and please come out and join us also.  The final Ordeal weekend of the year is scheduled for December 5-7, 2014, at Camp Tahuaya.

Scoutmasters & Leaders: please check with these new members, if they are in your troop, and ask if they have received this email.  If not, please send me their email address so that I can send OA info to them.  Thanks.

Also, and this is very important, at next month's meeting, October 21, 2014 we need to conduct Chapter officer elections.  Please plan to attend.

As always, the Talahi Chapter meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, located at 601 W. Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76010.   Our next scheduled meeting is at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2014.   The chapter officers and I would like to invite all Arrowmen to attend our meeting.   If you're a regular attendee, it will be great to see you again.  If you haven't been to a meeting in a while, please come and reconnect with the Order of the Arrow - we've missed you!

Yours in Brotherhood,

Gary Faletti

Talahi Chapter Adviser

talahiadviseroa@earthlink.net

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Merit Badge Workshops at the National Scouting Museum

Website     Visitor Information     Exhibitions     Programs     Support the Museum     Contact We have openings in the following merit badge workshops: Energy 10/4/14 2:00 - 5:00 pm Law 10/4/14 2:00 - 4:30 pm Nuclear Science 10/11/14 2:00 - 4:30 pm Reading 10/25/14 2:00 - 5:00 pm Traffic Safety 11/1/14 2:00 - 4:00 pm Sustainability (must attend both sessions) session 1 - 11/1/14, 3:00 - 5:00 pm session 2 - 12/6/14, 3:00 - 5:00 pm Astronomy 11/8/14 2:00 - 4:30 pm Digital Technology 11/8/14 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Indian Lore 11/15/14 2:00 - 4:00 pm Art 11/16/14 1:00 - 4:00 pm Nuclear Science 11/22/14 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Scouting Heritage 11/22/14 2:30 - 5:00 pm Registration is required for all workshops. Cost is $20 per Scout. Call (972) 580-2466 today to register your Scouts! For detailed information and a complete list of our merit badge workshops, visit our website at: http://bsamuseum.org/Programs/Advancement/BoyScoutPrograms.aspx Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.

National Scouting Museum | 1329 West Walnut Hill Lane | Irving | TX | 75038

Bass Pro/Cabella's

Reminder:  If you do not have a confirmation email/letter from Longhorn Council stating that you have permission to sell at Bass Pro or Cabella's, please do not go to either of those stores.  It is store policy that only units with LHC confirmation can sell at their locations.

If you have any questions, please contact Renee Horton: rhorton@bsamail.org or 817-231-8518.

Kathy McLean

Finance Secretary

Longhorn Council, BSA

817-231-8561

[ArlingtonConservationCouncil] Help needed to publicize FOCUS nature photo contest for young people

We would especially like to promote the FOCUS photo contest to youth scouting groups.  If you have any good contacts with these groups, could you please get in touch with me?

Jan Miller

jgmiller5594@sbcglobal.net

Arlington Conservation Council (ACC) membership and distribution list members

The ACC FOCUS nature photo contest is awarding cash prizes again this year.  The goal is to get young people out to experience nature.  Photos must be taken in an Arlington area park or in one's backyard and uploaded before 1Nov14.  Winners are those who capture nature best in their photos, so any quality camera is fine to use.  Prizes will again be awarded at the January membership meeting and potluck lunch.  A flyer is attached.  Complete details are on the FOCUS site at www.acctexas.org/focus

Please forward this email to any young person or group in which eligible young people may be participating.   If you can help by putting our printed flyers (sample attached) in any location or by publicizing the FOCUS contest in any way, contact me or a board member to avoid duplicating efforts.  Board members are disseminating flyers, but we can always use your help if you have access to groups of Arlington area young people who will in grades 3-6 in the fall. 

Thanks for your help.

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Dick Schoech on behalf of
the Arlington Conservation Council

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The Longhorn Times September 3, 2014

Important Links Council Website Volunteer Training Programs National Website Scout Shops               Volume II Issue 14 September 3, 2014 THE LONGHORN TIMES Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.  The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker. Sixty-five Scout units in the Longhorn Council earned FREE Rank Advancement by reaching their 2014 Family FOS Goal. View the list of units. The biggest change in 2015 will be the inclusion of Belt Loops in the Cub Scout Recognition package. Units can begin to set their goals now. Contact your district Executive. They will need to get your goal approved before your presentation. How to Use Social Media to Help Make Your Fall Roundup Successful:  As units prepare for their roundups this fall, several tools have been developed to help them be more successful. Please preview those tools as you plan your membership efforts. On September 5th and 6th, the University of North Texas will host a Boy Scout Campout that includes the SMU game on Saturday.  View the flyer and additional information about the event. The council is offering a Basic Archery Instructor Class in September.  Registration information can be found here. Like us on Facebook! The Longhorn Council Facebook page is being updated daily. Please visit it frequently for updated information, like it, and ask your friends to visit it and like it. Know someone who should be in Scouts? Forward this e-news and ask them to contact us for information: Call the Longhorn Council office at 817-231-8500 (Hurst) or 254-772-8932 (Waco), or go to www.longhorncouncil.org. Spread the Word and forward this to others who may be interested. MORE NEWS   Learn more about the true cost of Scouting   21st Century Rocket Academy Launching in October! North Texas Giving Day is Thursday, September 18th. Learn more      Home | Programs | About Us | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Donate Now                           Longhorn Council BSA http://www.longhorncouncil.org