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Companies that use brushing scams are often based in foreign countries and on the hunt for positive online reviews to improve their product ratings. They use your address and send you items so Amazon will label you as a verified buyer, enabling the companies to write a glowing review under your name and fraudulently increase their sales numbers. At first glance, you may think getting free stuff delivered to your home is a good thing. But you should be concerned, since the company sending the products to you obtained your mailing address somehow. It could be from data breaches that exposed the personal information of thousands or millions of victims. You also don’t know what other information these unethical companies obtained about you. They could have your Social Security number, bank account information, or online passwords — putting you at risk for identity theft. How should you respond if you receive this type of mysterious package? First of all, the Federal Trade Commission says you’re allowed to keep packages you didn’t order, since federal laws prohibit people from sending you merchandise you didn’t order and then charging you for it. However, since you could be the target of a brushing scam, take these steps:
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SRT Board of Directors Remains The Same After Election
SRT Board of Directors Remains The Same After Election
Minot, N.D. – Four directors were elected to the SRT Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot. Directors elected to serve a three-year term included the following: District 1, Stanley Vangsness from Berthold; District 2, Kristi Miller from Maxbass; District 3, John Marshall from Towner; and District 4, Deanna Klein from Minot.
The Board also held a reorganizational meeting in which the following board officers were named: President, Allan Engh; Vice-President, Kristi Miller; Secretary/Treasurer, Deanna Klein; and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Stacey Diehl.
“SRT congratulates the four directors that were re-elected to another term on Thursday,” said Steve Lysne, CEO/General Manager. “In these unique times, and for the safety of our members, we are grateful we were able to hold our annual meeting and election. Our Board of Directors continues to be advocates for the cooperative and we appreciate their hard work.”
In lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual Meeting was unlike traditional meetings. The member report and financial updates were posted on srt.com and a drive thru election was held to minimize contact.
In lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual Meeting was unlike traditional meetings, including a drive thru election being held to minimize contact. To view all Annual Meeting updates and information, including the member report and financial updates, visit srt.com/annualmeeting.
SRT Communications located in Minot, North Dakota is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. SRT services include Internet, Security, TV, Phone and Business Services and has served north central North Dakota since 1951, employs nearly 200 people, and serves over 40,000 customers.
SRT HOLDS FIRST DRIVE THROUGH DIRECTOR ELECTION
SRT HOLDS FIRST DRIVE THROUGH DIRECTOR ELECTION
MINOT, N.D. – SRT Communications will hold its Annual Meeting and director election on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot. Voting is open from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to report to the members the state of the cooperative, review the financial statements, and elect members to the SRT Board of Directors.
For the safety of our members and the public, there will not be a traditional meeting and meal served. Instead, there will be drive through voting to elect members of the board of directors. You can view CEO/General Manager Steve Lysne and SRT Board President Allan Engh’s joint report to the members, CFO Perry Erdmann’s financial report, and other information at www.srt.com/annualmeeting.
Candidates for election include:
District 1: Stanley Vangsness, Berthold (Incumbent)
District 2: Kristi Miller, Maxbass (Incumbent), and Jennifer Barta, Velva
District 3: John Marshall, Towner (Incumbent)
District 4: Deanna Klein, Minot (Incumbent); Dawn Palumbo, Minot; Ben Parker, Minot; and Steve Pinnow, Minot
“As a local cooperative, it’s important for us to keep our members informed on the business of the cooperative and provide them an opportunity to vote for their directors,” said Steve Lysne, SRT CEO/General Manager. “However, due to the pandemic, we felt it was important to take safety precautions to protect our members. So even though our meeting may look different this year, we look forward to still being able to engage with members.”
Election results will be announced that evening after voting closes on srt.com/annualmeeting and SRT’s Facebook page.
Members are encouraged to bring the post card they received last week to be entered to win prizes.
SRT Communications located in Minot, North Dakota is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. SRT services include Internet, Security, TV, Phone and Business Services and has served north central North Dakota since 1951, employs almost 200 people, and serves over 48,000 customers.
