Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 BBB Scam Alert: New Facebook phishing scam scares page owners into sharing their password T How the scam works You receive an email that appears to come from Facebook and says something like this: “Recently, we discovered a breach of our Facebook Community Standards on your page. Your page has been disabled for violating Facebook Terms. If you believe the decision is incorrect, you can request a review and file an appeal at the link below.” The message may also state that if you don’t act in the next 24 hours, Facebook will delete your account permanently. The email includes a link that appears to lead to Facebook.com. Because you want to keep your account, you may think about clicking — however, you must stay calm and take a closer look. On closer inspection, you’ll likely fi nd signs of a scam. These include typos, email sender addresses that aren’t related to Facebook, and, if you hover over the link in the email (without clicking on it), you will discover that it doesn’t point to Facebook’s website. Another version of this Facebook phishing scam targets Facebook business pages with a threat to deactivate the account due to a Terms of Service or Community Standard violation. The message appears to come from Meta Business Support and requires the administrator to confi rm the Five Health Tips to Help Make the Most of Mother’s Day By Dr. Ana Stankovic, Chief Medical Offi cer, UnitedHealthcare of New England he latest social media scam is yet another phishing scheme designed to scare Facebook users into sharing their login credentials. Here’s how you can spot the scam and protect your account from hackers. account by clicking a link, or it will be permanently deleted. If you click the link, you’ll likely be taken to an offi ciallooking page and prompted to complete a form to appeal the policy violation. You’ll be asked for your login email, phone number, name, and other details. The page will ask you to confi rm your password when you hit submit. If you do, scammers will have all the information they need to hack your account. How to avoid Facebook phishing scams • Don’t panic. Always read suspicious emails carefully, looking for signs of a scam, before you act. Remember that scammers love to target social media accounts, so fake alerts aren’t uncommon. • Verify the claims. Log into your Facebook account directly to verify there is a problem before deciding how to proceed. • Always log into your account directly. Even if you think an alert is authentic, use your social media app to log in or enter the URL in the browser bar by typing it, not by clicking on a link sent to you. • Guard your login credentials carefully. Never enter your login information on a third-party website or a page other than the offi - cial Facebook website. Never send your login information to someone via email or Facebook Messenger. If you entered your login credentials into a fake form, change your password immediately. I t’s fi tting Mother’s Day occurs each spring, a time often associated with renewal and rebirth. As we celebrate the women in our lives and the important role they play in our families and our communities, Mother’s Day also provides an opportunity to think about ways to help encourage women of all ages to prioritize their health. Women may face unique and varied health care needs based on age, race, culture and other factors, so a holistic approach to well-being is important. Often the caretakers and CEOs of their families’ health care needs, some women prioritize the well-being of their partners, parents and children while neglecting their own. In fact, a survey of American women found that nearly half of respondents had in the previous year skipped a preventive health care visit, such as an annual checkup, vaccine or recommended screening. At the state level, Massachusetts ranks No.2 for the overall health of women (ages 18 to 44) based on more than 40 measures of health and well-being, according to the United Health Foundation America’s Health Rankings® 2023 Health of Women and Children Report. To recognize Mother’s Day and National Women’s Health Week (May 12-18), consider these fi ve tips to help support the health of women, especially expectant and new mothers: Work in a Well-Woman Visit: Nationally, more than two-thirds (70.5%) of women (ages 18 to 44) receive an annual well-visit, slightly below the 75.5% in Massachusetts. These annual visits can include important screenings, guidance and immunizations based on age and risk factors. They can also provide an opportunity to discuss with your health professional how to encourage a healthier lifestyle. Mammograms Matter: One in eight American women will get a breast cancer diagnosis at some point in her lifetime, and most cases are detected by a mammogram before symptoms appear. Research shows the fi ve-year breast cancer survival rate has increased in recent years, now reaching more than 90%. For patients diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, the five-year survival rate is close to 100%. Given rising cancer rates for younger women and data showing screenings can save lives, new federal guidance recommends women get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40, compared to prior recommendations that these tests start no later than age 50. Take Charge of Your Health: This can mean eating well, staying active, getting sufficient sleep and limiting stress as much as possible. For expectant mothers, the U.S. Surgeon General advises that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy, and smoking is unsafe for you and your baby. For support, your health plan may off er programs and online resources at no additional cost that can help you adopt a healthier lifestyle or improve the management of chronic conditions (if needed), which is important for expectant women. Encourage Healthy, FullTerm Deliveries: For women thinking about starting or expanding their families, it’s important to access quality pre-conception, prenatal and postnatal care. Importantly, this type of support may help improve health outcomes for both moms and babies. It may also be helpful to identify people who can provide support before, during and after delivery. One option is a doula. These non-clinical professionals can provide emotional, informational and physical support for women and families during their pregnancy and delivery journeys. Doulas have been found to improve clinical outcomes, especially for people of color. Know Your Maternity Benefits and Rights at Work: If you work full-time and plan to return to your job after your baby is born, it is helpful to know your company’s maternity leave policy. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) enables mothers and fathers who have worked at least one year for a company with 50 or more employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off. Many employers also off er full or partial paid leave. According to the National Partnership on Women and Families, your employer may be required to give you the same — or a substantially equivalent — job back after your leave. Our nation has celebrated Mother’s Day for more than 100 years. By considering this information, we can continue supporting the health of women and honor them for their important contributions to our communities. Treasurer Goldberg and M&T Bank announce Small Business Empowerment Series I n collaboration with M&T Bank, State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg’s Small Business Initiative (SBI) opened online registration for its 2024 Small Business Empowerment Series. The series includes two free virtual workshops that will help Massachusetts entrepreneurs protect their finances and gain access to crucial credit resources. Both workshops will be presented in English with live interpretation in Spanish. “These webinars will provide entrepreneurs with quality resources to help them grow and protect their businesses,” said Treasurer Goldberg. “By providing this kind of support, we can help ensure greater fi - nancial opportunities for small business owners, which also benefi ts their local communities while strengthening the state’s economy overall.” The series will kick off on May 14, 2024, with remarks from Treasurer Goldberg and leaders of M&T Bank and will conclude on May 21, 2024. During the series, participants will attend virtual trainings presented by M&T Bank experts, who will cover topics related to fraud prevention and access to credit. M&T Bank provides banking products and services across more than 60 branches and close to 90 ATMs in Massachusetts. Since 2022, the M&T Bank Charitable Foundation has provided more than $6.5 million to nonprofi t organizations focusing on issues of equality and inclusion throughout the Commonwealth. You can register for one or both of the following sessions here: Bit.ly/small-business-MAwebinar. Fraud Prevention / Prevenci?n del Fraude: Tuesday, May 14, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Access to Credit / Accesso a Cr?dito: Tuesday, May 21, 12:00-1:00 p.m. During the Fraud Prevention webinar, presenters will review best practices for protecting businesses and discuss recent research on topics like the renewed prevalence of check fraud, methods of account take over, and the threat of business email compromise. The second webinar, Access to Credit, will provide participants with tips to gain access to capital through fi nancing.
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