THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 7, 2025 Page 23 WATCH OUT | FROM PAGE 6 should have looked further before committing as this appears to be a scam.” This consumer reported losing $250. How to avoid test prep scams • Always be wary of unsolicited callers. If someone calls out of the blue asking for payment, always research their organization before you share personal information or agree to receive services or products. Look up the business they claim to represent at BBB.org. Search the name along with the words “scam” or “complaint” to fi nd out if others had negative experiences. Check BBB Scam Tracker to see if anyone else has fi led a report about the company. • Double-check with your child. If scammers say they are calling because of a service your child requested, tell them you need to check with your child fi rst and hang up. Make sure their claims are legitimate before you call back or accept a return call. Don’t send any money or make a payment if there is any doubt about the call. The same is true for emergency scams. • Understand the College Board’s practices. The College Board will never ask you for bank or credit card information over the phone or via email. If a caller suggests otherwise, hang up. • Don’t give your fi nancial information to strangers. Never agree to pay a stranger for a purchase you did not initiate, with any form of payment. Do not provide details about your credit card, debit card, bank account number, prepaid cards, or digital wallet, such as Cash App or Venmo, and do not wire money. While some forms of payment, such as credit cards, might offer more protections and a chance for a refund, it is still dangerous to share your private fi nancial information with an unfamiliar person. For more information Learn more ways to protect yourself and young adults at bbb.org. Subscribe to BBB’s weekly Scam Alerts. Read the Federal Trade Commission’s alert about test prep cons. Whether or not you’ve lost money, if you’ve spotted a scam, report it to BBB.org/ ScamTracker. Your report can help others avoid falling victim to similar scams. Elizabeth Margaret “Lisa” Davidson Calderon OBITUARIES Lisa’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. A visitation was held on Tuesday March 4, at Rocco Salvatore & Sons Funeral. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in memory of Elizabeth Margaret “Lisa” (Davidson) Calderon to Epilepsy Foundation New England or MSPCA-Angell. Paul E. Shanley O O f Everett. Beloved wife and mother, unexpectedly passed away at home on February 26th, 2025. She was 59 years old. Lisa was born in Cali, Colombia to Matthew Henry Davidson III and Pamela (May) Fisher on January 31st, 1966. Lisa attended Lesley University, where she studied to be an educator. Lisa is survived by her husband, Edgardo “Ed” Calderon also of Everett. She was a loving mother of Daniel Calderon (Nicole) of Everett and Brendan Calderon (Myah) of Everett. She was a dear sister to Laura Sutherland Davidson Sanchez (Fernando) of New Orleans Louisiana, Matthew Henry Davidson IV (Leslie) of Birmingham Alabama, Frederick Collin Davidson (Lisa) from Apex North Carolina, Joanne Helen Davidson (Micheal) of Las Vagas Nevada, and Roderick Charles Davidson (Amy) of Naples Florida. Lisa is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was loved and cherished by numerous other extended family members and friends. Lisa loved her family. Her world revolved around her husband and her two sons. She deeply loved animals including her beloved rescue pup, Peggy. It was not uncommon to fi nd her feeding squirrels or birds in the yard, rain or shine. Lisa loved the holidays. She would often dress up in corresponding costumes to elicit a laugh and spread cheer. She was a bright, joyous soul to all she encountered. f Everett. Entered into eternal rest at home on Thursday, February 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. Born in the Brighton section of Boston, Paul resided in Everett for many years. He was an attorney by profession and worked at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Treasurer’s Offi ce and retired as its Chief Legal Counsel. He served on the Board of Trustees for the PRIM Board. Paul was very actively involved with the Immaculate Conception Church in Everett. A daily communicant, Paul devoted many years to parish ministry-Eucharistic Minister, lector and serving on the Finance Board. He also made two missions to aid the people of Haiti. Son of the late Vincent J. and Anna (McCarthy) Shanley. Beloved husband of Gail A. (O’Brien) Shanley for over 52 years. Dear and devoted father of Richard J. Shanley and Paul H. Shanley of Everett and Caitlin O. Shanley of Charlestown. Dear brother of Joseph Shanley of Billerica, Michael Shanley of Braintree, Patricia Ring of NY, Mary Villani of Brighton, Ann Moran of Brighton, Louise Burke of Beverly and the late Vincent Shanley. Loving grandfather of Brayden, Luca and Noah Shanley. Paul is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and friends. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend Paul’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) Everett, Tuesday, March 4. His funeral was from the funeral home on Wednesday followed by funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers, contributions in Paul’s memory to Catholic Charities, 275 W. Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 would be sincerely appreciated. Late Army Veteran during the Vietnam Era.
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