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Identity Theft Protection Tips | June 30, 2009
 Identity
theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in
which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in
some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.
Frank Abagnale, whose life
story was the inspiration for the movie "Catch Me If You Can" (about an
imposter on the run from the FBI) spoke about crime at the technology
management conference. He talked about his life story and he gave
helpful advise on how you can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of
identity theft or fraud by following few basic steps.
How can you protect
yourself from identity theft?
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Fireworks held at Mt. Vernon
Airport |
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Food vendors, entertainment, kids' games, and
fireworks. Free admission for all. Come out and celebrate Independence
Day!
Don't Give Out
Your Information to the Phish!
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View Phishing Help Page
"Phishing" is a
widespread problem on the Internet today. Phishing is a method where people
extract personal information from unsuspecting people using emails or
websites designed to fool the people into giving out important personal
information like usernames, passwords, dates of birth, social security
numbers, etc.
Mt. Vernon. Net will not
ask for your information over email. If you have given information out then
please contact our office by phone at 244-6868 and we will change your
Internet passwords. Always remember to think twice before giving out
personal information over the Internet, telephone, postal mail, etc.
Are you interested in becoming
a foster parent?
If
yes, please call Southern Thirty Adolescent Center (618) 242-2238.
STAC is located
17077 North Il HWY 37,
Mount Vernon Illinois.
Smoke Detectors and
Installation Program
The City of Mt. Vernon Fire
Department along with Crossroads community Hospital, Mt. Vernon Police
Department, Jefferson County Health Department, Senior Services of Jefferson
County, Jefferson County Ministerial Alliance, St. Mary's Hospital, National
Fire Protection Association, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Illinois
Department on Aging and Illinois Department of Public Health, have all come
together to provide:
To be eligible for this program you must be one of the following:
65 or Older, Have a Disability
or Limited Income.
This program is sponsored by
all these people and organizations because of the supporting data about
older adults being involved in preventable fall and fires.
Anyone can call and make an
appointment at 618-316-0458
or print out and mail in the Smoke Detector and Night Light
Installation Application.
Government Launches New
Health Web Site
Visit the website below to access convenient information such as doctor's
credentials along with 44,000 physicians and surgeons including disciplinary
backgrounds. Patients can enter the name of a Doctor, the county they
reside and which hospital they are associated with to receive more
information.
Health
Website: www.IDFPR.com
and click on Physician Profile.
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HiMark Hosting &
Design Co.
Jackie Price is our graphic and
web designer. She has 10 years experience designing
professional web sites, using professional programs such as Adobe
Photoshop CS2 , Frontpage & many others. Jackie is is a professional
photographer as well & company owner of JL
Digitalz Photography.
 HiMark
offers a full suite of professional web design services,
including graphic design, logos, e-commerce, multimedia, as well as
supporting services such as professional digital photography, image
editing and restoration, video/audio recording, animations & web hosting
packages.
HiMark Hosting & Design
Company is Affiliated with MVN.net
Call Jackie Price to schedule a free quote
for your new website or to revamp your existing one.
(618) 237-2386 or Email:
jackie@himarkhosting.com
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Jonathan
Kyle Price 1986-2006
Read about
the life and the loss of a great local soldier. Click
here to learn more.
v.92:
Why Pay For A Second Phone Line?
With Mount
Vernon Net, you may not need a second phone line. If your computer has a
v.92 modem (most newer PCs do), you maybe able to take advantage of
Modem-On-Hold. With MOH and call waiting service (available from your
local phone company), your Internet connection is put "on-hold" while you take
incoming calls. Technical details are available
here, and we will have more details in the near
future.
v.Blast:
High Speed Internet With Your Existing Phone Line!
With
v.Blast is an exciting technology brought to you exclusively by Mount Vernon
Net. Your Internet experience will be accelerated, up to five time!
This service works with your existing phone line and MVN Internet connection.
Please
click here
for
details.
Bring A
Buddy!
"Bring a
Buddy" is a great way for current customers to get free Internet access.
If you bring in a buddy to signup for Dialup Internet Access from MVN we will
give you and your buddy both a free month of access. Remember, you have to
come in with your friend to get this great deal. We want you to be there
to show your friend how easy it is to get online and get those free months!
Wireless
Internet Access
McLeansboro,
Illinois is the newest addition to our high speed wireless network. We
offer Wireless Internet Access in the following areas: Ashley, Bell Prairie,
Belle Rive, Bluford, Bonnie, Dix, Ina, Kell, Mount Vernon, McLeansboro,
Waltonville, and Wayne City.
PC
Maintenance
In order to
keep your computer functioning correctly it is necessary to detect and remove
any security threats that have managed to get installed. The most reliable
way to do this is to bring your PC into our office for a PC Checkup. For
those who are unable to do so, the next best thing is to install a virus scanner
such as AVG & a spyware removal application
such as Ad-Aware.
Introducing
"PC Checkup"
Computer
running slow? Does your system seem to choke on tasks it used to fly
through? Maybe it's time to bring your computer to our office for a PC
Checkup. The PC Checkup includes spyware removal, virus removal, Windows
update, and correction of all Internet settings. All of this, a $100
value, is currently being offered for an introductory price of just twenty-five
dollars. For more information, call our office, or just bring your PC in
for a checkup. (No appointment is required)
Windows 98 or newer is
required, please allow up to three business days for service, additional cost
may apply to commercial customers.
Payment
Drop box
Now for
your convenience MVN has a payment drop box located at our office as well as in
front of Hughey's Funeral Home. MVN asks that only check payments be
deposited into the drop box.
Thank You.
The fastest connections and the best service are what you get with Mount Vernon
Net. No other company will work as hard to bring you the highest quality
Internet Access. Our service is second to none!
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