Daily Archives: 03/12/2024
You know better, right?
Aretiree fell for a scam that drained his account of all his savings. It took a lifetime to save the money and only a minute for it to vanish. All it took was him giving information to a scammer.
The gentleman received an email saying he was owed a refund and asked that he fill in his banking details. He believed that email was from his bank. Within moments
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of sending the email, his account was emptied. Not only that, but he was then instructed on the phone, by someone he believed was a bank security officer, to hand over his credit cards to a bank courier because those accounts were also compromised.
The scammer quickly went on a spending spree. It’s rare, but the criminal was actually caught. While he might get a few years in jail, the victim has been left to try to pick up the pieces of his life, with no hope of getting that money back.
Some basic hints for safety:
If you’re uneasy about any portion of a call, HANG UP.
Don’t do banking on your phone or computer, even if you know what you’re doing with those devices.
If you get a call from someone claiming to be at your bank, hang up. Dial the number of the bank yourself and find out if they were actually looking for you. Especially do not follow their instructions if the “security” people at your bank insist you need to transfer your money into a different account to keep it “safe.”
If you’re asked to call *72 followed by a different number, HANG UP. Do not dial *72. It’s a call forwarding option that prisoners, callers to 900 sex line numbers and people in foreign counties use as a way to charge expensive calls to your phone.
Don’t panic if you suspect you have a scammer on the line. Just hang up.
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Expanded PACT Act
Expanded benefits for the PACT Act have kicked in years sooner than expected. As of recently, March 5, 2024, veterans who were exposed to toxins can get VA health care without applying for 
VA disability benefits first.
The PACT Act covers over 20 presumptive illnesses for exposure to Agent Orange and
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Courier Obituaries 3-13-24
RODNEY EDREW ‘CHUBBY’ HENDRICKS
SIX MILE — Rodney Edrew “Chubby” Hendricks, 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his home.
Born March 25, 1959, in Anderson County, Chubby was the son of the late James Edrew Hendricks and Helen Edna Towe Hendricks. He enjoyed fishing for anything that would bite, playing his guitar and singing.
Survivors include his daughter, Shannon Carlisle (Matthew) of Liberty; grandchildren, Kinlee Ann and Karsyn; stepmother, Shirley Cox Hendricks; siblings, Eddie Wade (April) of Liberty, Suzanne Edwards (Terry) of Seneca and Kayla Freeman (Jay) of Easley; and several loving nieces and nephews.
The family will hold a private service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Chubby’s honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, by mailing P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, by calling 1-800-227-2345, or by visiting cancer.org/donate.html.
Mountain View Funeral Home – Pickens Chapel is serving the Hendricks family.
RICHARD ALEXANDER YATES
LIBERTY — Richard Alexander Yates, 56, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his home.
Born Dec. 20, 1967, in Pickens County, Richardwas the son of Charles Douglas Yates and Judy Yates Parris. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to fish and hunt.
Survivors include his wife, Christie Yates of the home; a son, Shawn Yates of Pickens; grandchildren, Bryson Yates, Kyler Yates and
KidsFest coming to Hagood Mill this Saturday
PICKENS — KidsFest is a cherished collaboration between the Hagood Mill Historic Site and the Young Appalachian Musicians, two beloved nonprofits in Pickens County.
Hagood Mill Historic Site will host a fun-filled day this Saturday, March 16, featuring performances from all the participating YAMs programs in Pickens County. In addition to the
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Senior center set to host gospel, bluegrass event
PICKENS — The Pickens Senior Center will be presenting a “Great Gospel Night With Some Bluegrass” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, featuring three separate groups.
The first band up will be Bluegrass and Company. The well-known local group has performed all over the state and features Malachi Ellenburg, Elijah Ellenburg and Alyssa White. The next group
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Festive Easter Fun in Pickens County
• Bunny Breakfast at Chick-fil-a in Easley
Chick-fil-a in Easley will host an Easter Bunny Breakfast from 9-11 a.m. March 30. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos, and there will be an egg decorating station.
• City of Clemson Easter Egg Hunt
The Clemson Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Easter egg hunt at Nettles Park on March 30, with a sensory friendly hunt from 9-9:30 a.m., 2-year-olds hunting at 9:45
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Courier Community Calendar 3-13-24
• LWV to hear from Colette in Clemson
The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties will host a meeting at Clemson United Methodist Church, located at 300 Frontage Road in Clemson, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. The public is invited to hear from guest Adam Colette of the Dogwood Alliance, who will speak on “Our Southern Forests: Climate, Conservation and Justice in the U.S. South.” For more information, visit dogwoodalliance.org.
• Fleet Reserve meets on 3rd Saturday
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15 meets on the third Saturday of each month at Chicopee
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