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E-Mail Scam - "Oprah Millionaire Contest Show"
E-mail
While Oprah Winfrey
has a history of being generous with her studio audiences, a recent e-mail
claiming the recipient has been nominated to participate in the "Oprah
Millionaire Contest Show" is a scam. The message fraudulently claims
that the recipient could appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show during which
a winner of the million dollars will be named.
In order to be considered, recipients are asked to reply with their contact
information. Those "chosen" for the show (probably anyone who
responds to the e-mail) are told that the next step is to purchase an airline
or train ticket to Chicago as well as tickets for the show. Not surprisingly,
the senders of the e-mail instruct recipients to send the money for the
travel and show tickets to them. Clearly, the only ones who could become
millionaires from this "contest" are the scam artists themselves.
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reminds you to remain alert to
unsolicited e-mails. Do not open them or click on any embedded links, as they
may contain viruses or malware. Also, never provide your personally
identifiable information or make purchases from such e-mails. For more
Internet crime prevention tips, go to www.IC3.gov
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Webster-Calhoun Announcements: May Bill Insert / Directory
Survey/ Tech Support Contact Numbers
May Bill Insert
If you missed it in the May billing from Webster-Calhoun you can view the
insert online! Go to www.wccta.net and
click on products and services then scroll down to archives to see this
month's bill insert. It contains information about a rate change for both
telephone and cable TV services, updates on Fiber to the Home construction
and a survey to help us create a better telephone directory.
Directory Survey
Whether you print it out from www.wccta.net
or receive it in your billing, please take time to complete the survey about
the Central Iowa Area Directory. As we make plans for next year's edition,
Webster-Calhoun would like your input. Return the survey by May 25th and you
will be entered into a drawing to WIN BIG with an iPod Nano!
Tech Support Contact Numbers
If you are having problems with your Internet connection or e-mail, be sure
to contact our Internet tech support at 352-7000. Those that also have our
SecureIT Plus Computer Protection service have an additional telephone
contact option. This toll free number, 1-877-373-3320, gives you access to
free technical support for other computer ailments. Both of these numbers are
third-party companies that work with Webster-Calhoun to offer different types
of support for your computer issues.
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Ask The Help Desk - I can't open the e-mail attachments I
receive that end in ".docx." What do I need to do?
Question: Lately I've received several e-mails with
attached files that end in ".docx." I'm unable to open these files
with the software I have installed. What do I need to do?
Answer: When Microsoft released 2007 Microsoft Office for PCs and
Office 2008 for Macs, they changed the document file extensions to .docx,
.xlsx, and .pptx. To view these documents, you must have the most current
viewer installed. For PCs, you must install the free Microsoft Office
Compatibility Pack found on the Microsoft website. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/924074
and scroll down to the "More Information" section. Click on the
link under the "Download and Install Compatibility Pack" (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466)
and follow the instructions.
For Macs, you must install the free Open XML Converter found on the Microsoft
website at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958304#top.
In the "Introduction" section, scroll down to "How to obtain
the update," click on the link that says "Download the Open XML
File Format Converter for Mac 1.0.1 package now," and follow the
instructions.
Another option that you can try is to use the free file conversion services
at www.zamzar.com. You simply send Zamzar
the file and they quickly convert it to a format you've chosen. You don't
need to download any software.
Keep in mind that antivirus software focuses on e-mail attachments because
many viruses are spread by e-mail. These programs examine the attachment and
if there's a risk, the file will be locked or deleted. You should be vigilant
and only open attachments from senders you know. Otherwise, simply delete the
e-mail without opening the attachment.
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Sites Of The Month - Great Sites To Check Out In May
Still Tasty?
http://stilltasty.com - How
many times have you peered into the refrigerator, freezer, or pantry and
wondered if a particular food item is "still good"? Making that
determination isn't always easy, but StillTasty can help. The site features
answers to questions like, "I left pizza out overnight-is it still safe
to eat?" and, "Does olive oil last longer if you store it in the
fridge?" It also lists the shelf life of hundreds of foods and offers
helpful hints on how to safely defrost food and interpret expiration labels.
Check the Latest "Trek"
http://startrekmovie.com - Fans
of the Star Trek series and anyone looking for a fun family film will
appreciate the cool effects and options on this site, which highlights the
upcoming movie, Star Trek. In anticipation of the May release,
visitors can check out the photo gallery and character dossiers, watch
trailers and clips, download images and widgets, and register to receive news
of special events. Beam me up!
Beyond Arbor Day
http://arbor-day.org - If you
were inspired to plant a tree on Arbor Day, you'll want to visit this site to
"branch out" and learn more about them. Watch the helpful videos to
get tree planting tips and gather advice on tree selection and care. Be sure
to check out the tree identification guide to determine the identity of any
mysterious trees in your neighborhood.
Fare Aware
http://airfarewatchdog.com - Many
people are cutting back on expenses during these challenging economic times.
But cutting back doesn't have to mean cutting out. Reducing travel costs, for
example, can be easy with sites like this one. Simply enter your travel
request and the site finds all the great deals available. If you're less
particular about your destination, check out the Top 50 Fares or Fare of the
Day.
Smooth Move
http://www.protectyourmove.gov - Spring
is a popular time for moving ... and for moving scams. The stress of moving
is multiplied many times when scam victims end up paying thousands of dollars
more than expected, or wait for weeks for their belongings to be delivered.
This site provides information on how to protect yourself from such scams and
offers checklists, advice on what to do if you do get stuck, and your rights
and responsibilities. You'll find listings for additional resources in your
state, and a search function that allows you to view complaints about
specific movers.
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Short Tutorial - Setting Up Automatic Spell Check of E-Mail
Messages
Given the speed with
which many of us compose e-mail messages, it's not surprising that typos and
misspellings happen. To help prevent potentially embarrassing mistakes from
being sent to your recipients, follow the steps below to set up automatic
spell checking of your e-mail messages:
Setting Up Automatic Spell Check When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Outlook Express 6
- Computer Operating System: Windows XP
Outlook Express uses the spell checker provided with the following
Microsoft Office programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft
PowerPoint. If you do not have one of these programs installed, the Spelling
command will not be available.
1. With Outlook Express open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" from the menu bar and select
"Options..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Options window will open. While on the
"Spelling" tab, and within the "Settings" section, check
the box next to "Always spell check before sending."
3. Click the "Apply" button to save
your changes and then click the "OK" button to close the Options window.
Setting Up Automatic
Spell Check When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Windows Mail
- Computer Operating System: Windows Vista
1. With Windows Mail open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" from the menu bar and select
"Options..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Options window will open. While on the
"Spelling" tab, and within the "Settings" section, check
the box next to "Always spell check before sending."
3. Click the "Apply" button to save
your changes and then click the "OK" button to close the Options
window.
Setting Up Automatic
Spell Check When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0
- Computer Operating System: Windows XP and Windows Vista
1. With Thunderbird open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" from the menu bar and select
"Options..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Options window will open. Select the
"Composition" icon and then the "Spelling" tab.
Thunderbird allows you to check the box next to "Check spelling before
sending" and/or "Enable spell check as you type."
3. Once you have made your selection, click the
"OK" button to save your changes and close the Options window.
Setting Up Automatic
Spell Check When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0
- Computer Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5
1. With Thunderbird open, click your cursor
arrow on the "Thunderbird" menu and select "Preferences"
from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Preferences window will open. Select the
"Composition" icon and then the "Spelling" tab.
3. Click on the check box next to "Enable
spell check as you type."
4. Click on the red dot in the top left corner
to save your changes and close the Preferences window.
Setting Up Automatic
Spell Check When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Mail.app 3.1
- Computer Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5
1. With Mail.app open, click your cursor arrow
on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" from the
resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Preferences window will open. Select the
"Composing" icon.
3. Click on the button next to "Check
spelling." Choose one of the following options: "never,"
"when I click Send," and "as I type."
- Click on the red dot in the top left
corner to save your changes and close the Preferences window.
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