THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 Page 5 Chelsea/Revere Jewish Community Center Reunion in planning stage W e are in the early stages of organizing the very first Chelsea/Revere Jewish Community Center (JCC) Reunion. JCC opened in 1953 and changed the lives of thousands of young men and women. Over the years, some of the most amazing men and women were hired as leaders of the JCC (Chip Piatti, Joe Merullo, David Margosian, Roger Talbot, Fred Kaufman and Bruce Glasier, to name a few). They provided a safe, healthy place for children and young adults to both learn and socialize. Our sports banquets featured live WEF wrestling, Eddie Andelman, Governor Ed King and many more. We will have a Great reunion sometime in late 2026. For more information or to help us gather names and addresses, please email us at CRJCCREUNION@gmail.com. BBB Scam Alert: Receive a call from a loan processing company? It could be a scam S cammers are at it again, posing as representatives from loan processing companies to trick consumers into sharing personal information. This advanced fee loan phishing scam often comes in the form of harassing phone calls and voicemails. The caller insists they need to verify minor details, such as your income, to fi nalize your loan application. While the message may sound convincing, it’s a ruse to steal your private information. How the scam works: You receive a call or voicemail from someone claiming to be from a loan processing team, often using a common name, like “Jessica.” The caller says they’ve been trying to contact you about your loan application and need to verify some fi nal details to complete your approval, although more than likely, you never applied for a loan. They provide a callback number and application ID to make the message seem legitimate. The voicemail emphasizes urgency, requesting you call back before a specifi c deadline to fi nalize the loan. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received over 500 Scam Tracker reports of this scheme from across the United States in between November 2024 and January 2025, indicating that scammers are aggressively targeting consumers. People report receiving multiple calls per day, often from different phone numbers but with nearly identical voicemail scripts. Realistically, there is no loan, and returning the call could lead to scammers collecting sensitive information, such as your Social Security number, bank account details or other personal data. Tips to avoid the scam • Verify the company’s legitimacy: If you’re contacted about a loan application you don’t recall submitting, hang up and do your research. Look up the company name online and contact them directly using verifi ed contact information. • Never share personal information with unsolicited callers: Scammers often ask for details like your Social Security number or bank account information. Avoid sharing sensitive information over the phone unless you initiated the call. • Watch for red fl ags in voicemails: Be wary of messages with vague details, generic names or urgent demands for a callback. Scammers often use scripted messages to target as many people as possible. • Avoid calling unknown numbers back: Resist the urge to call the number back. Returning calls to unknown or suspicious numbers could connect you to scammers or result in unexpected fees. • Check for scam reports: Look up the phone number or details of the voicemail online. Many victims post about similar scams to warn others. • Report suspicious activity: If you believe you’ve been contacted by a scammer, report the incident to BBB Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ ScamTracker. Stay vigilant and cautious to protect yourself from falling victim to phishing scams like this one. If an off er seems too good to be true, it likely is! For more information See BBB’s https://www.bbb. org/article/tips/8767-bbb-tips10-steps-to-avoid-scams For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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