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CUSTOMER ALERT

Watch Out For Charity Scams You’re probably familiar with phishing emails, where a scammer claims to be from your bank or a government agency and tries to trick you into giving them personal information. Well, the same type of fraudulent activity is also happening via text message.

You might see a text on your phone asking you to click a link and visit a website to “unlock” or “verify” your account. Don’t do it! The scammers could be after your password, account number, or Social Security number. Other strategies scammers use to “rope you in” include a promise of free prizes, gift cards, or coupons; an offer of a no-interest or low-interest credit card; or a promise to help you pay off your student loans.

Scammers may also send text messages that say something like this:
  • They’ve noticed some suspicious activity on your account.
  • There’s a problem with your payment information.
  • Here’s an invoice and contact us if you didn’t authorize the purchase.
If you get a text message that you weren’t expecting and it asks you to give personal information, don’t click on any links. Legitimate companies won’t ask for information about your account by text. Here are a few other things you can do:
  • Slow down: Often times acting too quickly when you receive these messages can result in an error. The scammers want you to feel confused and rushed. So remember to slow down and not fall into the trap of providing an immediate response.

  • Delete the text: Don’t risk accidentally replying to or saving that content on your phone. If you’re going to report the text, take a screen shot for posterity. But then delete it.

  • Report it: You can report any suspected phishing directly to your carrier or to the FTC through their complaint assistant.
In addition to staying vigilant about text phishing, there are ways you can filter unwanted text messages or stop them before they reach you. For example, your phone may have an option to filter and block messages from unknown senders or spam. There are also call-blocking apps that let you block unwanted text messages. To learn more, visit the website for CTIA, the wireless industry association.

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JOIN OUR FESTIVE 12 DAYS OF TECH-MAS GIVEAWAY!

JOIN OUR FESTIVE 12 DAYS OF TECH-MAS GIVEAWAY!

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we want to spread some holiday cheer by celebrating the 12 Days of Tech-Mas! Finding the perfect gift can be tough, especially when it comes to techy gadgets… there are so many out there! We are here to share some “gift-spiration!”

Every day December 1-12 we will be posting on SRT’s Facebook and Instagram pages featuring an SRT employee with their favorite tech gadget, and why they love it! We will have a variety of gadgets ranging from smart devices that use internet to work, to other gadgets that just make our busy lives a little easier.

To up the festivities, we will also be holding a “Get One, Give One” contest, where you could win one of our featured gadgets for yourself and one for a friend! Here’s how to enter:
   – 1 entry for each “like” on any 12 Days of Tech-Mas Facebook or Instagram post
   – 1 entry for each friend “tagged” in any 12 Days of Tech-Mas Facebook or Instagram post comment area. You can tag as many friends as you like, but only one friend per comment!

Prizes come in sets of two!
   a. Two – Fire TV Stick 4K
   b. Two – Blue Microphone Snowball iCE
   c. Two – Belkin Wireless Charging Station
   d. Two – Instax Printer

Prize winners will be randomly selected from entries as described above and will be chosen on December 17, 2020 and will be notified on Facebook and Instagram, or the contact information provided on mail in entry, to arrange claiming the prizes for you and a friend! For complete rules and to see the list of prizes you could win, visit srt.com/legal.

 
 

SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Saturday, November 28, 2020 is Small Business Saturday! What is Small Business Saturday, exactly? Officially created in 2010, Small Business Saturday occurs the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and its purpose is to encourage shoppers to support small businesses during the holiday season, particularly within their own communities. Small Business Saturday has become a great opportunity to celebrate shopping locally while supporting the local economy.
 
There are plenty of ways to celebrate. One way is to check out your favorite small businesses and eateries on Saturday, many of which offer takeout, carside to-go, or online ordering options. In those cases, use your fast SRT Internet to order ahead, saving you time and effort! Some businesses may even have exclusive offers on this day. Social media accounts, like Facebook pages and Instagram profiles for these small businesses, are a great place to find out the latest on what’s happening in Minot and the surrounding communities. Want to cut back on the holiday shopping stress this year? Gift cards to local restaurants and shops are a perfect and easy gift for the hard-to-buy-for person in your life!
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