Events Car crazy weekend in Princeton Page 1 & 10
NEWS Community fire halls going up and improving Page 2
COMMUNITY
Call to help Alberta answered Page 11
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The Similkameen
Volume 64 Issue 28
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
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TELUS warns of phone scam TELUS urging customers to not give out personal information TELUS is warning Canadians about a surge in a common phone scam. TELUS is working to protect its customers from fraudulent phone calls, which are affecting wireless and landline customers including businesses, primarily in B.C. and Alberta. The latest scam involves ‘spoofing’, where a fraudster re-programs the caller ID signal to make it appear they are calling from a legitimate business, claiming to represent that organization. When someone picks up the scam call, the imposter on the other end of the line claims to be TELUS or another well-known organization, saying the person they called has won a prize. Other variants of the scam ask you to press 1 to receive a prize. The imposter will then try to convince the person they’ve called to hand over personal information and credit card numbers in order to collect the alleged prize. This can result in unauthorized charges to a credit card or identity theft. The calls are fraudulent, and in no way related to TELUS or other companies the scam artists claim to be associated with. Consumers should never enter their credit card information when prompted to by an unknown caller or automated call. TELUS recommends customers simply hang up if they receive a call. TELUS is also urging Canadians not give out personal information over the phone unless certain you are speaking to a legitimate company. If unsure when receiving a call from someone claiming to be from a company and asking for information,
Miranda Mezzatesta and her son Caden are among the many residents and visitors who enjoyed the sixth annual A & W/Princeton Show ‘N’ Shine held on Bridge Street this past Saturday. Caden was a big hit sporting his own little red fire truck.
See TELUS - Page 3
See WEEKEND - Page 10
Weather Watch Wednesday
High 26/Low 13
Thursday
High 22/Low 12
Friday
High 22/Low 10
Saturday
High 25/Low 9
Sunday
High 27/Low 11
Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
Classics and hot rods fill weekend Lisa Carleton
lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
On Saturday, Bridge Street, Princeton lined up with over 130 classic, collector, works in progress and works of art—cars, trucks and motorcycles. Spectators were also able to view the Princeton Posse Zamboni, the Princeton Highway Extrication Rescue truck as well as vehicles from the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department brought out their Bickel Fire Truck to show off and sold some ‘hot jelly’ as a fundraiser to help restore the old Bickel. Registrants entered locally as well as from Chilliwack, Osoyoos, Washington, Merritt, Kelowna, Vancouver, the
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Island, Penticton and throughout the Okanagan. “It is great—a fantastic turnout,” said Mac MacDonald, organizer of the A&W/Princeton Show n’ Shine. “Sunshine, hot cars, hot band—what more could you ask for.” Entertainment was provided by the Allenby Road Band again this year, giving folks the opportunity to ‘dance a little too.’ Princeton Ambassador Carmen Brodie and Friendship Ambassador Morgan Whelpton helped out with the event and graciously greeted spectators. The Princeton Secondary Senior Girls basketball team offered attendees a great way to cool themselves down. The girls made and sold neck cooling scarves as a fundraiser for their team.
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