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CUSTOMER ALERT

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Beware of Romance Scams Did you know romance scams are the costliest type of scam for people 60 and older? That’s why the FTC is spreading the word about this growing threat, which can leave victims with a broken heart and an empty bank account.

Beyond the job losses and economic fallout of the pandemic, the loneliness and isolation brought on by our virtual lives have real consequences. This might explain why romance scams reached a record $304 million in losses reported to the FTC in 2020 — up about 50% from 2019. The older the victim, the heavier the financial toll, according to the FTC. The median individual loss for people aged 70 and over was $10,000, compared to $2,600 for all victims.

Romance scams can start out in a variety of ways, including scammers creating fake (but very appealing) profiles on dating apps or social media. Often the potential mate claims to live in another part of the country or to be abroad for a military deployment. But after weeks or months of conversations, romance scams always end the same way, with a made-up story about an emergency and a request to send money.

Even if this scam might not affect you, it could be happening to someone you know. Keep these things in mind:
  • If a friend or loved one mentions an online love interest, ask if they’ve met in person.

  • It’s a red flag if the love interest wants to quickly leave the dating app and communicate through email or instant messaging.

  • If they haven’t met in person, and that love interest asks for money, that’s a scam. Period. No matter what story they tell and even if they send money or gifts first.

  • Only scammers tell people to send money by gift cards, money transfer, or cryptocurrency (which are harder to trace). If your friend or loved one sends any of these, they probably won’t get their money back.

  • Report romance scams to the dating or social networking site, and to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Anyone who paid a romance scammer should also report it to the gift card, money transfer, or cryptocurrency platform.
The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what they do and will seem genuine, caring, and believable. But don’t believe them for a second!

Dakota Square Mall and SRT Continue Wi-Fi Partnership

Dakota Square Mall and SRT Continue Wi-Fi Partnership

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SRT has long recognized the value of access to the Internet, and it became even more evident in 2020 due to the pandemic. While many were forced to turn to online shopping, the importance of shopping local is more important than ever. Therefore, SRT found it to be an easy match when Dakota Square Mall asked to continue a Wi-Fi partnership. Not only are many local businesses housed in this anchor institution, but added Wi-Fi to the mall experience was a win-win.

As part of the Wi-Fi partnership, mall goers can access Gig Internet for free in the main corridors at the mall. While the system was not designed to provide service into each retail store, the Wi-Fi signal spans throughout the facility.

Additionally, SRT is pulling fiber optic cable throughout the mall so each store has access to their own secure internet. The value of a retail store having their own secure, dedicated internet protects that company, but also adds to consumer safety.

SRT is proud to provide free community Wi-Fi at Dakota Square Mall and throughout our service area including places such as the MAYSA Arena, Mouse River Park, and the State Fair Center.

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