Mill Creek View Volume XXI - Issue 19 September 2018 A 7
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A free class, Business Pros: Em- powering Women to Lead with Cour- age and Confidence will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Arena Sports, 13500 Bothell-Everett Hwy. The speaker, Anna Rohrbough, will of- fer strategies for women to effectively communicate and build influence. This is one of a series of programs for entrepreneurs and small busi- nesses presented by the Mill Creek Library, in partnership with the Mill Creek Business Association. Women face different chal- lenges from men in the business world, according to Rohrbough. Professional women may be treated differently by their male customers and colleagues. Women are social- ized to have a different commu- The Lynnwood Kiwanis Clubs donation supports South County Fires File of Life pro- gram. The team up to support safe and healthy aging programs at the fair on 44th Ave., in Lynn- wood on Saturday, Sept. 8. The club donated $700 to the firefighter foundation to purchase 1,000 File of Life packets for firefighters to give to older adults on 911 calls and at community events. Inside the File of Life, older adults can place a list of current medications, allergies, prior medical conditions and other information firefighters will want to know when responding to a medical emergency. The red magnetic packets are de- signed to go on the refrigerator door where they can be easily located by first responders. The communitys demand for these packets has exceeded our supply. Thanks to this donation from the Lynnwood Kiwanis Club, another 1,000 people in our community will receive the File of Life, said Shaughn Maxwell, EMS depu- ty chief. File of Life packets are available at all 14 fire stations in the South County Fire ser- vice area. File of Life informa- tion sheets are also available nication style than men; they may find themselves struggling to be heard in a business setting. This workshop will specifically address women in any profession who want to learn to be more effective with- out sacrificing their vision. Rohrbough is a Certified Lead- ership Trainer, Coach and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team and a sought-after speaker, coach and leadership trainer. She is currently a Mukilteo council member a lead- ership development trainer, TEDx speaker and managing director of eWomenNetwork. Food and drink will be served at the class. To register for this free program, visit sno-isle.libnet.info/ event or call the (425) 337-4822.
Empowering women to lead
Kiwanis team up with firefighters Coltons Army
Run with Heart fundraiser from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Sat- urday, Sept. 29 in McCollum Park. It supports the Ironheart Foundation and Coltons Army. The event includes 5k run/ walk, a kids 1k and a toddler dash. For more information visit MillCreekTourism.com.
by Steve Moller
An advance fee loan scam requires someone who is apply- ing for a loan to pay an upfront fee to receive the loan. Legitimate lenders disclose their fees clearly and promi- nently. They also take their fees out of the amount that you borrow and are paid after the loan is approved. Stay away from loans requiring advance fees. The Washington State Dept. of Financial Institutions recent- ly issued two warnings about companies apparently employ- ing advanced fee loan scams to take money from innocent citizens trying to get loans. One company, calling it- self QwikCashLoans, LLC, which also may be associated with GoCashLoans, LLC, of- fered a consumer a $5,000 loan that would be deposited into their account the next day if the consumer provided a $340 Google Play card to verify the consumers income. When the company received the $340 card, it asked for an addition- al $420 Google Play card to verify taxes. Another company, Full Spectrum Loans, requested ad- vance fees of between $1,500 to $3,200 in exchange for as- sistance in obtaining residen- tial mortgage home loans or residential mortgage loan re- finances. Full Spectrum also may have impersonated the identity of a licensed mortgage loan originator to gain consum- ers information and trust. In both cases, the companies
did not
provide a loan after re- ceiving the fees that it asked for. At the time of its notices, DFI had not verified the facts in each of the above cases. The Federal Trade Com- mission has six red flags that indicate a loan offering is an advance fee loan scam: A lender who isnt inter- ested in your credit history. Fees that arent disclosed clearly or prominently. A loan that is offered by phone. A lender who uses a copy- cat or wanna-be name. A lender who is not regis- tered in your state. A lender who asks you to wire money or pay an indi- vidual.
Last year Washington residents reported more than 7,000 identity theft scams, according to the 2017 Con- sumer Sentinel Network Data Book. Since identity fraud has increased since last year, its important to be proactive and protect yourself from identity theft. Keep personal informa- tion secure by joining Better Business Bureau.
According to Javelin Strat- egy & Research, the number of identity fraud victims in the United States increased by 8% last year, rising to 16.7 million. BBBs gives community members an opportunity to se- cure their identity by properly disposing of unneeded and un- wanted documents, securely recycling electronics and re- ceiving identity protection tips. Take advantage of recy- cling electronics including TV monitors, computers, laptops, printers, DVD players, VCRs/ stereos, computer accessories, cables/wires, laptop batteries, battery back-ups and network equipment. Large appliances, light bulbs, alkaline batteries and batteries are unually not accepted. Heres a list of whats rec- ommended to keep and what to shred throughout the years: Documents to shred im- mediately: sales receipts (or as long as return policy/warranty requires), ATM receipts, credit offers, cancelled checks, ex- pired warranties and junk mail. Keep for up to one year: pay stubs, bank statements, paid, undisputed medical bills and paid bills. Keep for seven years: tax- related receipts, tax-related cancelled checks, W-2s and re- cords for tax deductions taken. Keep while active: most contractors, auto titles, home deeds, disputed medical bills, home improvement receipts, insurance documents and re- cords of pensions and retire- ment plans. Permanently keep: birth records, social security cards, marriage certificate, divorce decree, citizenship papers, adoption papers, death certifi- cations, tax returns and wills. For more tips on securing your identity and doing a digi- tal declutter this spring, read BBB Tip: Digital Cleaning Spring Cleaning. More details about the event can be found at trust-bbb.org/syid.
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Advance fee loan scam
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Justin Thompson, F
ounder of Think Twice Think Twice unveils a new DUI prevention initiative; tar- gets hospitality, live event in- dustries. Think Twice, a leading provider of driving under the influence prevention solu- tions throughout the U.S. and Canada, has launched a new initiative that aims to prevent drinking and driving. The initiative strives to cre- ate personal awareness of in- toxication through the use of a Think Twice Breathalyzer de- signed to inform people about their blood alcohol content be- fore deciding to drive. Think Twice offers a single- use Breathalyzer to the public that informs the user if they are at or above 0.08% BAC. The vast majority of fatal accidents are caused by a drunk driver who is above the legal limit. Each Breathalyzer unit includes a $10 ride share promo code to foster choosing alternate transport. A few years ago, I asked my- self, What problem causes the most loss and heartache in our communities and is easily pre- ventable? I lost friends in high school to alcohol-related acci- dents. I was sent to the hospital after being hit by a drunk driver. Think Twice provides customers with an easy way to monitor the risk of a DUI charge to avoid a trip to jail or a death caused by drunk driving. I wanted to provide people with a way to make better de- cisions about driving during an evening with friends and family that includes drinks at a restaurant, sports event, or at a music or comedy venue. Breathalyzer use involves waiting 15 minutes after con- suming a last alcoholic bever- age or drinking a glass of water. After this time passes, users will squeeze the yellow interior vial until it breaks and then breathe into the tube for 12 seconds. Once finished, the user shakes the tester for a few sec- onds enabling the test result to be shown in two minutes. A green or blue mark equates to a 0.08 BAC test result. Think Twice is working close- ly with establishments where alco- hol is sold and consumed. Addi- tionally, Think Twice is partnering with the military and colleges to prevent unnecessary consequenc- es for new generations who are just entering the workforce. A DUI charge can shut the door to many careers and nor- malizing Breathalyzer usage is a common-sense solution, Thompson said. More than half the states in the U.S. have statutory provi- sions that allow restaurants, bars and liquor stores to be held liable for serving alcohol to individuals who cause injuries or death as a result of their intoxication. Penalties for such cases can range into the hundreds of thousands of dollars and for this reason, liquor liability in- surance coverage is required. Rates are determined, in part, by the number of DUI charges attributed to a business, which is then reported to the Liquor Control Board. Think Twice offers a certifi- cation process for alcohol serv- ing establishments to present to their insurance agent to qualify for discounts on their insur- ance policy. Insurance compa- nies are supporting the Think Twice risk mitigation strategy, empowering their customers to take a proactive approach to helping people get home safe. Think Twice DUI testers are sold at convenience stores, drug stores, grocery stores associ- ated with the sale of alcohol. To learn more about Think Twice, visit DUIprevention.org.
Think Twice is a new DUI prevention
Think Twice is a company started in Mill Creek and is branching out into 35 states. From the left: Founder and president Justin Thompson, Millers Village; Regional Account Manager Patrick Gonzales, Auguston; and Executive Director Margeaux Rabbage, Millers Village.
Photos by Fred Fillbrook
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