Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 5, 2024 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM BBB Scam Alert: Looking for Ozempic? Spot a scam before you buy phony medicine W hen demand for something exceeds its supply, scammers are quick to take advantage. It’s happened recently with popular toys, baby formula and even rental cars. Now, it’s happening with Ozempic, a prescription-only drug for people with Type 2 diabetes. Scammers are aware of the drug’s popularity for weight loss, and they’re targeting folks looking for a convenient way to purchase it. Here’s what you need to know to stay alert. How this scam works: You are looking online for a pharmacy that carries Ozempic and are pointed to a website claiming to sell the drug at a reduced price. You might fi nd the website through a web search, an ad or even a friend’s post on social media. 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For example, afPANARESE | FROM PAGE 1 the Everett School Building Commission, building the new schools for the future of Everett. In addition, he served on the Everett Recreation Commission for 8 years, overseeing fi nances and other administrative activities and programs for both the Samuel Gentile Recreational Center and the Edward G. Connolly Center. Allen was also always active in the community for the youth of the city. He coached the Everett Eagles Pop Warner Football, Everett Youth Baseball & Cal Ripken leagues for many years. Allen was a dear friend and respected by many in his life. His passions remained in the outdoors, where he greatly enjoyed fi shing and skiing with his sons and grandchildren. He fulfi lled his lifelong dream of owning a home in New Hampshire, creating countless memories with his family. Mayor Carlo DeMaria paid tribute to Mr. Panarese’s contributions to his community and his professional career in the healthcare industry as the Critical Leader of Respiratory Therapy at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) since 1979, where he saved countless lives. “It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of a wonderful and beloved true Everett gentleman, Allen Panarese,” wrote Mayor DeMaria. “Allen passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28 after a brave batter your initial payment, scammers might insist that you need to pay for insurance or a discreet shipping fee to get the package past customs. If you refuse, scammers might resort to threats. For example, they might claim to report the transaction to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and you’ll be held responsible for buying illegal drugs without a prescription. In reality, scammers never planned on sending you anything at all. Any problems encountered when “shipping” the medication is only a trick to get even more money from you. If you give in and use a digital payment app to send funds, your money is gone for good. How to avoid similar scams: • Don’t buy medicines from foreign countries. The FDA warns consumers that non-FDA-apSCAM ALERT | SEE PAGE 14 tle with mesothelioma. I ask you to please join me, my wife, Stacy, and our entire family in extending our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to his wife, Carol, his sons, Jonathan and Gregory, and the entire Panarese extended family and friends during this extremely diffi cult time.” Allen is survived by his beloved wife, Carol (Parisi) Panarese for 40 years as well as their two sons, Jonathan and his wife Victoria Panarese, and Gregory and his wife Katherine Panarese. He was the adored grandfather to his 5 grandchildren - Landon, Collin, Finley, Harrison, and Wilder. Allen is also an expectant grandfather to a new granddaughter in March of 2024. He was the son of Alexander and the late Lee Panarese, brother to Valerie Fulchini and her husband Gerard, Renee Palmer and her husband Leonard, Louis Panarese and his wife, Claudia, Joy Zackular and her husband, Jay, and Lynne Correale and her husband, Ronald. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, January 5th, 2024 from 4pm-8pm at the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett. A funeral mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 489 Broadway, Everett on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at 10am. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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