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Tips for Protecting Yourself Online

Though the internet has many advantages, it can also make users vulnerable to fraud, identity theft and other scams. According to Symantec, 12 adults become a victim of cybercrime every second.

Protecting the Elderly From Financial Abuse

You, or someone you know, could become the victim of a growing crime in America "” financial abuse of older Americans. Seniors are increasingly becoming targets for financial abuse.
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'Pink at the Pump:' New Century Fast Stop station supporting National Breast Cancer Foundation

The New Century Fast Stop convenience store is one of 28 Iowa locations participating in the "Pink at the Pump" campaign. The company will donate 3 cents per gallon of all of its sales of E-15 ethanol to the National Breast Cancer Foundation,which focuses on providing help and inspiring hope to thoseaffected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services.

Ways to protect your mobile device

Your mobile device provides convenient access to your email, bank and social media accounts. Unfortunately, it can potentially provide the same convenient access for criminals.

Tips to Protect your Identity

Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. In 2015, there were13.1 million victims of identity fraud in the U.

L marie Boutique to relocate to "The Mall"

L'marie is excited to announce that our new location has been finalized!! We will relocate to 511 1st Ave in Vinton. This location is in the same location asRJ Ender Computers.

Hope Chest closing; Svobodas to continue selling items online

The Hope Chest will close in October but the Svobodas will continue selling antiques on-line. Mike and Joyce Svoboda plan to close The Hope Chest antique store on 4th Street in October, but the couple plans to continue selling antiques as well as their other products, on-line.