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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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It's Coming...
Our June
High Speed Internet FREE Installation Promotion is right around the corner.
Watch for details!
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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.
- With Outlook Express open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" from the menu bar and select
"Options..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
- 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."
- 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
- With Windows Mail open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" from the menu bar and select
"Options..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
- 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."
- 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
- With Thunderbird open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" from the menu bar and select
"Options..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
- 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."
- 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
- With Thunderbird open, click your cursor
arrow on the "Thunderbird" menu and select
"Preferences" from the resulting drop-down menu.
- The Preferences window will open. Select the
"Composition" icon and then the "Spelling" tab.
- Click on the check box next to "Enable
spell check as you type."
- 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
- With Mail.app
open, click your cursor arrow on the "Mail" menu and select
"Preferences" from the resulting drop-down menu.
- The Preferences window will open. Select the
"Composing" icon.
- 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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Thanks for your business!
Best regards,
The
E-Connections Team
Polar Communications
110 4th St E
Park River, ND 58270
800-284-7222
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