Be aware of online shopping scams

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A massive scam targeting you

Silent Push analysts uncovered thousands of fake websites posing as trusted stores like Apple, Michael Kors, Harbor Freight, REI, Omaha Steaks and more. There’s a massive global scam operation that uses real payment methods on fake checkout pages. Like thousands-of-sites massive.

The twist? The criminals, likely based in China, take your payment and ghost you. No product. No refund. No customer service. Total fake-out.

They cloned sites

They’re copying everything. Logos, layouts, even the checkout process, so much so that you’d swear you were on the real REI website while buying $10 trail shoes. 

But there were some sites with mismatched logos and products. A Harbor Freight clone showed Wrangler jeans.

Even worse: These scam sites are popping up faster than hosting companies can take them down. Many are still up right now.

Don’t fall for it 

  • Slow down and read. Misspelled words, weird domain names like “nordstromltems​.com” (that’s an L, not an I) or random products are huge red flags.
  • Use virtual cards or a credit card. Not a debit card. You need that fraud protection.
  • Stick to the real URL. Skip the sketchy ads. Always type the URL in yourself.
  • If the deal looks too good, it probably is a scam. Period.

Bottom line: If the deal looks like it crawled straight out of your dreams, it’s probably from your nightmares. Slow down before you click “buy.” 

How to block Ads on your computer

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Start with your browser
Fight back, one browser setting at a time.
Chrome:
Click the three dots (top right) > Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings
Scroll down and block pop-ups and redirects
Safari (Mac):
Safari > Settings > Websites > Content Blockers
It tries to get rid of pop-ups, trackers, auto-play videos and more
Firefox:
Settings > Privacy & Security
Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, set it to Strict

Summer Squash Squares

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, beaten lightly
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini (or yellow squash)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup biscuit mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley)
  • 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated carrots

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
  3. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and pour into a greased 13×9-inch baking dish.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and brown.
  5. Cut into 8 squares and serve while warm.

Notes

  • To freeze: Cool, and cut into squares. Freeze squares on a cookie sheet. when they are frozen, put into freezer bags. When ready to use, take out of the freezer bag, place in microwaveable covered container. Reheat in microwave at medium setting.
  • Try 8 egg whites in place of whole egg for less cholesterol and fat.
  • Add other thinly chopped fresh veggies into the mix — green or red sweet peppers, spinach, broccoli.
  • Try using the Better Baking Mix recipe instead of biscuit mix.

Learn to control your Anger with God’s help

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When angry, do not sin: do not ever let your wrath last until the sun goes down.

Ephesians 4:26

Have you recently struggled with fact that you are a Christian who is trying to live a godly life, yet you still feel angry? Many Christians are confused about anger and think that as people who want to be Chistlike, they should never get angry. They wonder why they keep having to deal with anger when its something they dont want to feel.

We need to understand that not all anger is a sin, but some of it is. The Bible speaks of a righteous anger that even God Himself display at times in Scripture (Psalm 7:11NIV)

What’s the difference between apparently innocent emotions that are simply part of life and emotions that are sinful? Unacceptable and sinful anger is that which fills us with bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness and/or motivates us to hurt a fellow human being. When we want to lash out vengefully and inflict pain on others, we are definitely out of God’s will. God says that vengeance is His (Deuteronomy 32:35), and our position is to be one of faith in Him, waiting patiently and lovingly as He works justice in our lives. Controlling the passion of anger, especially an aggressive and outspoken nature, can be one of the more challenging things you will face in life, but controlling it is certainly possible with God’s help.