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CUSTOMER ALERT
CUSTOMER ALERT
Stay Alert – Beware of Scam Netflix Messages
If you get a text or email saying your Netflix membership has expired and you can extend for 90 days at no cost, don’t believe it! It’s a phishing scam trying to get you to provide credit or debit card numbers, bank account details, or Netflix passwords. Do NOT send this information or click on any links in the messages.
For the record, Netflix will never ask you to share your personal information in a text or email. This includes credit or debit card numbers, bank account details, and Netflix passwords. They’ll also never ask for payment through a 3rd party vendor or website.
Should you accidentally click on a link in one of these scam texts or emails, immediately do the following:
If you get a text or email saying your Netflix membership has expired and you can extend for 90 days at no cost, don’t believe it! It’s a phishing scam trying to get you to provide credit or debit card numbers, bank account details, or Netflix passwords. Do NOT send this information or click on any links in the messages.
For the record, Netflix will never ask you to share your personal information in a text or email. This includes credit or debit card numbers, bank account details, and Netflix passwords. They’ll also never ask for payment through a 3rd party vendor or website.
Should you accidentally click on a link in one of these scam texts or emails, immediately do the following:
- Change your Netflix password to a new one that is strong and unique to Netflix.
- Update your password on any other websites or apps where you used the same email and password combination.
SRT Supports Sawyer Drone and eSports Program with $5,000 Donation
SRT Supports Sawyer Drone and eSports Program with $5,000 Donation
Sawyer, N.D. – SRT presented $5,000 on November 13 to Sawyer Public School, supporting its inaugural year of Drone Racing and eSports. SRT’s donation helped the school buy equipment like computers, accessories, drones, controllers, and headsets.
The program offers drone racing and gaming opportunities to students in grades 7-12. It’s the only in-house extra-curricular activity at Sawyer Public School. The school’s Athletic Director and program leader, Ryan Stockie, said it provides students with technological opportunities that challenge their minds and bodies as well as a social/emotional learning environment.
“It gets rid of the bias or stereotype linked to gaming because it uses technology as a keyhole to physical activity as well,” Stockie said. “It also gives exposure to training in potential jobs that may be available to these kids after high school.”
Drone-racing students practice and compete using drone simulation software and have four drones to fly onsite. While the state tournament was canceled this year, Stockie said they look forward to getting to next year’s.
“Programs like Sawyer Public School’s are an example of the future. Traditional athletics are important, but so are other opportunities that give students a chance to expand their minds and abilities,” said Kristi Miller, SRT Board President. “We at SRT feel it’s crucial to support our communities and technology opportunities like this one.”
The Drone Racing season will soon conclude and up next is a 10-week competitive eSports season. Students will continue to compete against others in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Choosing from a variety of games, students are matched with their competitors by skill level. Drone Racing and eSports at Sawyer Public School are facilitated by Fenworks in Grand Forks.
SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. Established in 1951, SRT employs nearly 190 people and serves customers across north central North Dakota. SRT earned the distinction as a Certified Gig-Capable Provider in 2017. Services include internet, phone, and security/surveillance systems for home and business.
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TUTORIAL/FAQ
TUTORIAL/FAQ
Short Tutorial/FAQ – What Security Steps Should I Take Before Scanning QR Codes?
Question: Are there security steps I should take before scanning QR codes?
Answer: The FBI recently warned that QR codes are being altered to send users to malicious sites to steal login and financial information. For this reason, you should take precautions when using QR codes.
Here’s how to protect yourself:
Once you scan a QR code, check the URL to make sure it is the intended site and looks authentic. A malicious domain name may be similar to the intended URL but with typos or a misplaced letter.
Practice caution when entering login, personal, or financial information from a site navigated to from a QR code.
If scanning a physical QR code, ensure the code has not been tampered with, such as with a sticker placed on top of the original code.
Do not download an app from a QR code. Use your phone’s app store for a safer download.
If you receive an email stating a payment failed from a company you recently made a purchase with and the company states you can only complete the payment through a QR code, call the company to verify. Locate the company’s phone number through a trusted site rather than a number provided in the email.
Do not download a QR code scanner app. This increases your risk of downloading malware onto your device. Most phones have a built-in scanner through the camera app.
If you receive a QR code that you believe to be from someone you know, reach out to them through a known number or address to verify that the code is from them.
Avoid making payments through a site navigated to from a QR code. Instead, manually enter a known and trusted URL to complete the payment.
If you believe you have been a victim of stolen funds from a tampered QR code, report the fraud to your local FBI field office at www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices.
Question: Are there security steps I should take before scanning QR codes?
Answer: The FBI recently warned that QR codes are being altered to send users to malicious sites to steal login and financial information. For this reason, you should take precautions when using QR codes.
Here’s how to protect yourself:
Bonnie Mattern Joins SRT as Director of People and Culture
Bonnie Mattern Joins SRT as Director of People and Culture
MINOT, N.D. – Bonnie Mattern, a human resources professional with more than 25 years of administration and leadership experience, has joined SRT as Director of People and Culture.
Mattern oversees all SRT human resources responsibilities including recruitment, onboarding, retention, labor relations, benefits and payroll, and risk management and compliance. She also develops and leads the strategy for an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, job satisfaction, goal attainment, and employee engagement.
“Bonnie’s depth and breadth of experience working for complex organizations affords us the opportunity to build on our current systems and position SRT for the future,” said Cassidy Hjelmstad, SRT CEO and General Manager. “Her addition to our team ensures that SRT has robust human resources capabilities that are vital to our continued success.”
Prior to joining SRT, Mattern spent three years as Director of Human Resources at Trinity Health, supporting a diverse workforce of 3,000 employees and leading a 20-person team. Mattern served as Human Resources Director for CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Hospital before she joined Trinity Health, initially as Director of KeyCare Medical before leading HR. She also served more than 12 years as Director of Human Resources, and five years as Clinic Administrator, at the Heart of America Johnson Clinic.
“After more than 30 years in healthcare, I consider it a privilege to become part of SRT, a telecommunications organization of excellence,” said Mattern. “I’m a firm believer that people are our greatest asset in the workplace. I am honored to contribute to improved efficiency and satisfaction companywide.”
Originally from Rugby, ND, Mattern earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Mary, Bismarck. She added, “When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and two grandchildren, outdoor activities, and playing pinochle!”
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