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KINGS POINT COMPUTER CLUB MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1st, 2011

Our meeting began at 20 minutes of 12 due to problems with the Internet signal being very weak. Jerry Frank, Club President, set up all the equipment. We needed to call for the Vesta Computer Tech who was helpful in boosting the signal for us. Unfortunately a “router” was fried during a power surge.

We heard Pamela Tabak, Computer Tutor, who was in Toronto, CANADA present our topic, “Senior Scams” through our Internet connection in real time. She emphasised that many scammers pose as relatives who say “Don’t call my parents; just send the funds.” Pamela advised us to tell the caller that you will call them back and then call the parents of your relative to ask if all is well. In most cases you will be told that
the relative in question is at home safe and sound.

Pamela explained that seniors are easy targets because they are trusting and concerned about their family and have a "nest egg" to fall back on should relatives need help. The scammers take advantage of of this knowing that most seniors will believe their story.

Pamela also warned about email scams which look as though they come from your bank, credit card company, PayPal, eBay or financial institution which ask you to “VERIFY” your login name, password, social security number or account number. NEVER reveal this information or click on any link in an email that requests this
information. If any of the above institutions need this information they will ask you to go to your online account and edit there if necessary. Pamela explained that if you do click on any of these links you will be compromising your security and it could shut down your computer. A comprehensive tutorial is posted and can be printed from the HOT TIPS page on the NOVEMBER link to remind you of the safeguards that you should follow to keep your identity safe.

Pamela offered her FREE online service to our members to help them identify these problems. Just go to the following link to ask your question and Pamela's answer will follow within 24hours: http://computertutorinc.net/pge/computer_questions.htm

NOTICE:  Our Computer Club is in jeopardy of closing down!
For the past 15 years we have held meetings with at least 100 members present. Last year our attendance was much lower than usual and unfortunately, this year it is even lower.

If more members do not join this year, we will be forced to close our club which is so essential to keep our seniors in touch with the technology age and to make their computing experience easier. It also brings together neighbors who share a common interest.

The programs we present take a great deal of work and preparation to make sure that all aspects are covered in a way that can easily be understood by the members. The preparation and planning of meetings is a "Labor of Love" for Jerry who enjoys providing his knowledge about the ever changing world of computer knowledge.

If you have topics that you would like us to present in future meetings please send an email to Jerry at: jerryphyllisf@comcast.net

The National Computer Club Cruise from 1/23 – 1/27/2012 still has room for computer club members and computer users/lovers. This cruise is very low cost. Probabilities for people of every ability of computer use and interest are expected to attend and speakers are expected. When we have a positive number of attendees we will have a bus to the ship. Send your checks ($60.00 for 2 people) for the bus to and from Miami to Jerry Frank, 167 Valencia G, Delray Beach, FL 33446
I will let you know the price for the cruise upon request if you call 637-9807.

Les Hallock, V.P., has learned how to take information, and impart it using PowerPoint.

Dave Waterman, Computer Maven, has been very helpful in repairing, informing and entertaining.

I look forward to seeing you on December 6th for our next meeting.

Regards, Jerry
Respectfully submitted by
Phyllis Frank, Secretary

 
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