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		August 2026

		Give Yourself 6 Layers of Scam Protection While it can be challenging to keep up with all the latest scams, you’ll be prepared for virtually anything if you take a multi-prong approach to protecting yourself and your information. This is what to do: Don't respond to unknown contacts. The first layer of protection can be the most important because it's how a scammer connects with you. Never respond to calls, texts, or emails from people you don't know. Don't open email attachments, click any links, or call the phone numbers. Check official sources. Don't assume that communication that claims to be from your bank or other familiar organization is legitimate. Check credentials, verify information, and always go directly to the source. Take your time. Scammers love to rush you into action. By making you move too fast, they cause you to miss the red flags of a scam that you would otherwise notice. If you slow down, ask questions, and get more information, you might discover inconsistencies and stop yourself from becoming a victim. Limit the information you share. Scammers want your personal information to steal your identity. They may use information bought from data brokers, stolen on the dark web, or shared on social media, website forms, phone apps, and shopping sites. If you're sharing any information online, scammers may get access to it, so think before you share. Talk to someone you trust. When you are uncertain or in a rush, you can miss important details. Talk to a friend, family member, or financial professional about your situation. Sometimes talking to another person with a different perspective will help identify the red flags you might have missed. Stay vigilant. Scammers are relentless. If one of their schemes doesn't work, they'll try something else. To stay safe, regularly check your financial accounts and credit reports, looking for any discrepancies. Also consider freezing your credit, deleting unused online accounts, and shredding mail and personal documents before disposing of them.

		School Trivia Answer each school-trivia question before the timer runs out — the faster you answer correctly, the more points you earn! Click the image to play.

		8 Healthy Sandwiches and Wraps August is National Sandwich Month — a great time to try something new such as Avocado Egg Salad, Salmon Wrap, Caprese Sandwich, and more.		4-Ingredient Icebox Cake Too hot to turn on the oven? This Chocolate Icebox Cake (also known as Zebra Cake) is easy to put together. Just chill for at least 8 hours and enjoy!

		Try Flower Pounding You can make art in minutes with a hammer. Simply gather flowers from your garden and follow these steps to transfer their natural dyes to paper.		No-Needle Hand Knitting You only need jumbo yarn and your fingers to make a small blanket in about an hour. It's easy to do, and no knitting experience is required.

  

		Little Dog in Chucky Costume Makes Big Impression Good things come in small packages, and this video demonstrates that funny things come in small packages as well. You're sure to get a chuckle from this Chucky prank.

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