The piece attached to this blog is about Predator and Prey. The piece is hand-stitched and uses buttons as well as upcycled fabrics. Can you find the Predator and the Prey?
In the animal world, the predator is out there looking for their next meal. We often see hawks and other large birds circling looking for that unsuspecting rabbit to pounce upon. The rabbit does its best to blend into the background to try and go undetected. It is very clear who is the predator and who is the prey.
In the human world, the lines are not quite so clearly defined. It is not always obvious who the predators are. In our world of technology, there are hackers who do their best to masquerade as a legitimate person or business to try and get unsuspecting people to respond and give out their personal information so they can access their credit cards and bank accounts. The predator is the one trying to look legitimate and pull their prey in.
It is difficult for people to tell who the good guys are these days. The best plan is to not respond to the phone call, no matter how legitimate it sounds. In my case, a call directly to the company trying to contact me where I initiate the call ensures that I am indeed speaking to the company in question. The problem was solved and I know I wasn’t compromised.
A frantic call from a supposed grandchild who is in the custody of the police and needs money to get out of jail is another scam that is going around. How they get the names and voices of our grandchildren is anyone's guess. Anyone asking for money for any reason is not to be believed.
Salesmen at your door who want to inspect your furnace are surely going to decide that it needs replacing right away. Don’t let them over the threshold. If you have a problem with your furnace, call your local service provider yourself and set up an appointment.
There are probably other scams going around that I haven’t heard of yet. Be wary, predators are not always obvious and they are looking for prey. Don’t fall victim to these scams.
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