DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1982 will hold its 40th year class reunion (delayed a year) on Aug. 5, 2023, at the Poland Spring Inn. See our Facebook page , Lewiston High School (Maine) Class of 1982, for more details or contact Lisa Karahalios at lilykat8@yahoo.com.

ANSWER: I’ll be reminding everyone of this reunion from time to time. If you’re a member of this class, please spread the word.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for the first names of two Maine soccer coaches: Coach Keyes, who started the Oxford Hills girls soccer program in 1985; and Coach Kramer, who coached the North Yarmouth Academy boys in 1962. — Michael, no town

ANSWER: I’m putting this out into Sun Spots Land and I’m sure someone will know the answer. Perhaps a past student will get out their old yearbook and write in.

You could also contact the schools after the holiday break. You can reach Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School at 743-8914. The general number for North Yarmouth Academy is 846-9051. You can reach the athletics department at 847-5456. They should be able to look it up for you.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last Thursday I got a call from a woman who said she was from Social Security and wanted to “confirm my information” for the upcoming pay increase. I asked her a couple questions then hung up on her. My daughter had warned me about scams. I just want to let other readers know this is really happening right here in our location. If someone says they are from Social Security, hang up! — Vi, no town

ANSWER: I’m sorry that happened to you and I hope you reported it. Scammers often attempt to take advantage of people during the holidays as they target older members of our communities, pretending they are from Social Security to steal your money and personal information.

Caller ID numbers, texts, or emails may look official, but they’re not. Fraudsters are calling about the 2023 cost-of-living adjustment. This adjustment is automatic and the Social Security Administration won’t ask you to provide information to get your benefit increase. The Social Security Administration may email or text you about programs and services, but they will never ask for personal information via email or text.

Recognizing the signs of a scam can help you avoid falling victim to one. Scammers will primarily call you, but they may also use email, send text messages, or contact you through social media or the mail saying there’s a problem with your Social Security number or account and pressuring you to act immediately, and to even send money in specific ways. Some of the things they might say is that they will threaten you with legal action, arrest, tell you your account will be frozen, or that you have to pay a fine.

If you receive a suspicious call, text, or email, hang up and report it at oig.ssa.gov/report. Scammers frequently change their methods with new tactics and messages to trick people. Stay up to date on the latest advisories about scamming by following the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, or subscribing to receive email alerts.

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