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A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR Last year I saw an amazing act of motherly love. I was leaving Bald Point State Park and saw a mama black bear with two cubs crossing the road. One of the cubs got distracted and stopped following its sibling and mother. When mama noticed the cub wasn’t with her, she stood tall on her back legs and scanned the other side of the road. Undaunted by speeding cars, she galloped back to the stranded cub and then herded her family safely into the park’s woods. Florida State Parks protect wildlife and provide accessible places where visitors can see some of nature’s most remarkable creatures, many of which show familiar behaviors of maternal instincts. Most of Florida's endangered and imperiled species find refuge in state parks. Florida scrub-jays, found only in our state, would face extinction were it not for the protected sand scrub carefully managed by park staff in places like Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Oscar Scherer State Park and Rock Springs Run State Reserve. Other charismatic but increasingly rare birds such as American oystercatchers and swallow-tailed kites also find shelter in state parks.   No matter the species, and no matter how large or small, there is something special about providing the food and habitat that nurtures life. Each year, Mother’s Day gives us a chance to appreciate all of nature’s moms and all they do. Consider taking a mom in your life to a state park this month. A memorable walk on a paved path or along a wooded trail, a glass bottom boat ride to see manatees, a day at the beach. Observe the amazing wildlife. Many of the creatures you will see rely on state parks to provide safe places where families can take care of their young. Best, Eric Draper

FEATURED STORIES  CELEBRATING ANIMAL MOMS IN STATE PARKS In honor of the hard-working women who mean so much to us, here are five animal moms that raise their young in Florida's state parks. A HAVEN FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES May 21 is National Endangered Species Day. We’ve highlighted just a handful of these rare and amazing species that rely on Florida State Parks. WHERE TO SEE THE FLORIDA PANTHER While rarely seen by people, the elusive Florida panther does reside in some of Florida's state parks. A panther sighting makes for a memorable experience. TIPS FOR A (NOT SO) CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH WILDLIFE With an abundance of animals both big and small, wildlife watching is one of the most exciting activities available at Florida State Parks. SPOTLIGHT CELEBRATE THE BEST OF FLORIDA'S MUSIC, ARTS AND CULTURE  The 69th annual Florida Folk Festival will be held virtually on May 28-30, 2021. Check out some of the best music, art and culture that Florida has to offer - entirely from the comfort of your home! Performances will be broadcast digitally on YouTube and social media. This three-day celebration will highlight the stories, dance and music that make Florida unique. Sit back and relax as performers showcase a wide variety of music and storytelling influenced by generations of Florida families and communities. To see an updated event schedule and list of performances, visit the Florida Folk Festival's official webpage.

Cómo detectar las estafas de inversiones en criptomonedas

 17 de mayo de 2021

por 

Cristina Miranda

División de Educación del Consumidor y Negocios, FTC

Las criptomonedas han recibido mucha atención como una nueva manera de invertir. Pero la cuestión es que los estafadores se están aprovechando de lo que la gente entiende (o no entiende) sobre las inversiones en criptomonedas y cómo funcionan. Y los más jóvenes están perdiendo a lo grande.

De hecho, un nuevo dato destacado de la FTC indica que, desde octubre de 2020, alrededor de 7,000 personas reportaron pérdidas con falsas inversiones en criptomonedas que suman un total que supera los $80 millones de dólares. Las personas de entre 20 y 49 años de edad presentaron cinco veces más de probabilidades de reportar pérdidas de dinero con estas estafas que las personas de cualquier otro grupo de edad. Pero un punto aún más impactante es que los veinteañeros y treintañeros han perdido más dinero con las estafas de inversiones que con cualquier otro tipo de fraude. Y más de la mitad de las pérdidas con estafas de inversiones reportadas, $35 millones de dólares, fue con criptomonedas.

 

Las estafas con inversiones en criptomonedas pueden ocurrir de varias maneras, pero todas están repletas de falsas promesas y falsas garantías. Los estafadores pueden establecer sitios de inversiones que parecen reales, pero luego descubrirás que no puedes retirar el dinero que “invertiste”. Otros se hacen pasar por gente famosa, como un pretendido Elon Musk, y reparten generosas declaraciones de multiplicar cualquier tipo de criptomoneda que envíes. Los estafadores también usan sitios web de citas en línea para convencer a la gente de hacer falsas inversiones en criptomonedas en nombre del amor.

Si estás pensando en invertir en criptomonedas:

Investiga antes de invertir. Haz una búsqueda en internet ingresando el nombre de la compañía y de la criptomoneda y agrega palabras como “review”, “scam” o “complaint”; si haces la búsqueda en español, agrega palabras como “comentario”, “estafa” o “queja”.
Ten cuidado con las garantías y las grandes promesas. Los estafadores suelen prometer que ganarás dinero rápidamente, o que obtendrás altos rendimientos o ganancias garantizadas. Podrían ofrecerte dinero a cambio de nada, en efectivo o en criptomonedas, pero, aunque cuenten con el endoso de una celebridad, no te lo creas. Ganarás dinero si tienes la suerte de vender tus criptomonedas por un valor más alto del que pagaste. No confíes en la gente que te diga que conoce una mejor manera de ganar.
Todo aquel que te diga que tienes que pagar con criptomonedas, transferencia de dinero o tarjeta de regalo es un estafador. Si le pagas, generalmente no hay manera de recuperar tu dinero.

Llamadas indeseadas: bloquéalas y repórtalas

 12 de mayo de 2021

por 

Jim Kreidler

Especialista en Protección del Consumidor, FTC

Las llamadas indeseadas son molestas. Son como una interrupción constante, y detrás de muchas de estas llamadas están los estafadores. Lamentablemente, con la tecnología actual a los estafadores les es más fácil hacer millones de llamadas por día. Así que esta semana, como parte del Mes de los Estadounidenses de Edad Avanzada, estamos hablando sobre cómo bloquear las llamadas indeseadas — las que recibes tú y las que reciben tus amigos y familiares. Para empezar, chale un vistazo a este video: 

Algunas de las llamadas indeseadas más comunes que observamos actualmente en la FTC son supuestas llamadas de parte de la Administración del Seguro Social, Medicare, y el IRS, falsas llamadas de soporte técnico de computadores de Amazon o Apple y falsas llamadas sobre garantías de carros y tarjetas de crédito. 

Pero sin importar el tipo de llamadas indeseadas que recibas (y todos las estamos recibiendo) tu mejor defensa es una buena ofensiva. A continuación, tres verdades universales a seguir:

No confíes en tu identificador de llamadas.
Cuélgale el teléfono a las llamadas automáticas pre-grabadas.
Usa un servicio de bloqueo de llamadas.

Visita FTC.gov/llamadasindeseadas para aprender a bloquear llamadas en tu teléfono celular y en el teléfono de tu casa.

La FTC continúa persiguiendo a las empresas y los estafadores que se encuentran detrás de estas llamadas, así que sigue reportando las llamadas no deseadas en donotcall.gov. Si perdiste dinero con una llamada fraudulenta, cuéntanoslo en ReporteFraude.ftc.gov. Tus reportes nos ayudan a tomar medidas contra los estafadores y los operadores de llamadas automáticas pre-grabadas ilegales — como lo hicimos en la Operación Dejen de llamar. En este operativo de drásticas medidas, la FTC y sus colegas estatales y federales entablaron 94 acciones contra operadores de llamadas automáticas pre-grabadas ilegales. Pero hay algo más, también tomamos nota de los números de teléfono que reportas y los publicamos todos los días hábiles. Eso ayuda a las compañías telefónicas y a otros participantes del sector que están trabajando en soluciones de bloqueo y etiquetado de llamadas.

City of Weston

 

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON May 25, 2021 ‌ Next City Commission Meeting: June 7, 2021 Memorial Day Honoring Those Who Gave All On Monday, May 31, let us all pause in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to our great nation. Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the loss that our nation has suffered and to honor and give thanks to those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. With roots as far back as the end of the Civil War, the Memorial Day holiday began as “Decoration Day” on May 30, 1868 – a time to decorate the graves of those that lost their lives in the war; yet, even prior to that date, local observances were held to honor those who died fighting in battles across the North and the South. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971. Learn More » Memorial Day City Administrative Offices Closed Monday, May 31 City Administrative offices – City Hall, the Community Center, the Public Works Services Center and the Building Department - will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31.   Garbage and recycling collection will follow regular schedule. City parks are open normal operating hours for your enjoyment.  COVID-19 Vaccines for Ages 12 & Over Every Saturday | 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward), is providing the second round of free, voluntary Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to students, staff and their families ages 12 and up at all public high schools and participating charter high schools in the county. No insurance is required, and no appointment is necessary. They will also provide first doses to students not yet vaccinated and their families, and second doses to those who already received their first dose, 21 days earlier. In Weston, the dates and times are: Cypress Bay High School – Wednesday, June 2, 1 to 6 p.m. Western High School – Thursday, June 3, 1 to 6 p.m. Students under 18 must bring a signed consent form if a parent is not with them.  Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet » Minor Consent Form » Weston’s Fourth of July Hometown Celebration & Fireworks Kick off your Independence Day weekend festivities with an evening of family-friendly fun leading up to a spectacular fireworks finale to honor Weston’s 25th Anniversary on Saturday, July 3. The festivities start at 6 p.m. Arrive early to pick your perfect viewing spot.  Learn More » Our Hometown Tradition Returns Weston's Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Parade Sunday, July 4, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. Patriotic pride prevails at Weston’s largest annual community event. Enjoy local businesses, civic groups, schools, bands, organizations and residents all on parade, decked out in red, white and blue. This year’s event will also celebrate our City’s silver anniversary with the parade theme: Weston, Celebrating 25 Years!    Pick your favorite seat curbside along the parade route, which winds its way to Main Street in Weston Town Center. Join the Parade! Applications are Now Available All groups, organizations, businesses and bands are welcome! Be a part of our Fourth of July tradition, and walk or ride with our Grand Marshals in Weston's biggest and most exciting event of the year. Registration is FREE, and the deadline to enter is June 21, 2021. Parade spaces fill up quickly, so register today!   Start now… put a group together and fill out the form. Large, small, elaborate or simple - your entry will be special. Everyone loves a parade, so plan on being a part of the celebration. Parade Details » Parade Application » Broward Bookworms Program Free Books for Young Children Great news for parents and kids: As part of Broward Reads: The Campaign for Grade Level Reading, the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County will offer free books to children ages 5 and under to enhance their early reading skills during the summer months. The books are offered in both English and Spanish. Families will also receive a resource guide that includes tips and strategies for supporting their child’s reading. Families are encouraged to share photos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by using the hashtag: #BrowardBooksworms! Register Here » State Launches Past Due Rent and Utilities Assistance Program The Florida Department of Children and Families is looking to distribute more than $800 million in federal aid to help lower-income renters economically affected by the coronavirus pandemic pay past-due rent and utilities. The Our Florida program focuses on low-income renters whose household incomes meet certain thresholds. Renters who have experienced losses of income, faced financial hardships due to the pandemic, are at risk of losing their residences or can show they live in unhealthy conditions might also be eligible. The program hopes to provide a safety net to keep families stable and in their homes. Learn More » Additional Assistance Programs » Florida Disaster Preparedness Tax Free Holiday May 28 through June 6, 2021 The 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins this Friday, May 28 and ends on Thursday, June 6. During this sales tax holiday, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. For more information and a list of qualifying items, click below. Learn More » Bicycle Safety for the Whole Family, Virtually! Learn how to keep your family safe while riding your bikes throughout Weston. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is holding a free virtual “Bicycle Safety for the Whole Family” presentation tomorrow, Wednesday, May 26 at 6:45 p.m. This program will cover how to properly fit a bike helmet and important safety tips. FREE bicycle helmets will be given to participants on a first come, first serve basis for the completion of the class.  Learn More » BSO Fire Safety Education Hyperthermia Awareness Event This event is live and in-person at Weston Town Center on Friday, May 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. by the Bell Tower. BSO Weston Fire Rescue and our Life Safety Educators will provide a visual demonstration to raise awareness about hyperthermia and remind people about the importance of “L.O.V.E. - Leave Our Vehicles Empty.” Leaving pets, or tragically a child, in a vehicle, even for minutes, can have life threatening consequences. Learn More » Summer Sports Camp At Weston Racquet Club Children ages 6 and over can get into the swing of things this summer at the newly renovated Weston Racquet Club. The Summer Sports Camp will be off