I wasn’t expecting the scammers to call so quickly. But I WAS expecting the scammers. Sure enough, phone call. Looks like a local 518 call on my caller ID. But I know the scammers can spoof those things. For all I know, they could post a caller ID as 867-5309, and the person who answers…
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Bank of America’s “fast ATM’s” versus “slow ATM’s” is just an excuse for them.
I have a credit card with Bank of America, and every month I need to make a payment on that credit card. For argument’s sake, we’ll call the payment an apple. My billing cycle with Bank of America goes from the first of the month to the first of the month, so my scheduled payment…
Read MoreAh, Spectrum, you never cease.
I was working on a project yesterday, in which I needed a solid, well-defined communicative link between myself and an online entity. Normally these projects are easy to accomplish and complete. This time, however, it seemed that there was a massive lag. And that lag was taking me longer to complete the online task. Ugh.…
Read MoreWow, Spectrum … just straight-up wow.
It’s time for a little normalcy in my world. Not much normalcy, but I’ll take what I can get. The National Football League has games scheduled. Sunday afternoon contests. And if nothing else, I can sit and watch several games at once by putting my television on the NFL RedZone channel, a channel I’ve subscribed…
Read MoreScammers and swindlers don’t care about COVID-19
In the past week, I’ve had two attempts of someone trying to compromise my existence. One was an e-mail phishing scam; the other was a credit card breach. I shall explain. A few days ago, i received this e-mail out of the blue. I’ve changed a few things in the e-mail for security reasons, but…
Read MoreThe assholes of COVID-19
Understand this. I have a MAJOR love and support for those who are doing their part to help fight COVID-19. I’ve donated to charities that bring food to doctors and nurses and first responders who are working double shifts and rescuing as many people as they possibly can during this horrific pandemic. I support those…
Read MoreColumbia outerwear si, Hobby Lobby no
When this world gets back to normal … I’m going to resume my art and craft and hobby excursions. I need to. And when I want my artwork framed, I’ll go to Arlene’s Art Supplies on Fuller Road. Or I’ll use JoAnn Fabric at the old Northway Mall. Or I’ll frequent one of the two…
Read MoreIs Uber killing off the competition and jacking up its rates afterward? I think so…
This morning, I’m headed to the orthopedist to find out the status of my ankle injury recovery. Because I broke my right ankle – my driving ankle – I must get to the orthopedist via an Uber. I also need to get to my day job via Uber, and usually that ride is $15 each…
Read MoreMore than just a “first world problem,” bud.
So yesterday, I posted an update on what I felt was Verizon’s sneaky way to force me to buy a new phone, despite the fact that my current phone – a BlackBerry KEYone – works just fine and does not need any updates or any modifications. The situation is as such. BlackBerry is no longer…
Read MoreHow to fill out your federal and NY taxes for free! (No, really, free!!!)
It’s that nasty time of year. That time when Uncle Sam and Uncle Andy both knock on your door and ask you for your income taxes. And in New York, you get whacked twice, for state and for federal. In the past, I’ve used a friend of my ex-wife’s family, a CPA who still does…
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