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AARP and the USPS team up to Fight Lottery Fraud

In a move aimed at stopping a scam that commonly targets seniors, AARP and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are teaming up to combat foreign lottery fraud, according to AARP State President Marjorie Lyons. Foreign lottery scams are typically marked by a few hallmarks including stacks of mail inviting the recipient to play an offshore lottery, calls from mysterious phone numbers claiming the recipient has "won the Jamaican lottery" are common threads. The catch is that in both instances, the "winners are required to pay the "foreign taxes" up front and in cash. "The moral of this story is simple," Lyons said. "If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. We don't want anyone, especially our seniors, falling prey to this all-too-common practice." According to the Federal Trade Commission, prize scams alone could be costing older Americans as much as $1 billion a year. "The FTC estimates more than 90 percent of all lottery scams go unreported because the victims are too ashamed to file a complaint," Lyons said. "Our efforts here are two-fold: we want to bring awareness to this issue, but we also want to encourage individuals who think they have been duped by one of these scams to come forward. Reporting this crime to the proper authorities just might save someone else from becoming a victim." The Federal Trade Commission reports lottery scams from Jamaica have grown significantly in recent years, and in 2011 nearly 80 percent of the complaints affiliated with Jamaica involved someone over the age of 50. A fraud survey by the FTC showed that while older citizens were less likely to be victims of fraud overall, they were disproportionately the targets of prize scams. As part of the campaign, post offices nationwide will deliver direct-mail pieces explaining how the lottery scams work. The odds are good that the most vulnerable seniors will notice the effort after all, the educational postcards were designed to look like the fraudulent lottery mailers. "The US Postal Inspection Service is excited to be teaming with AARP to spread the word about foreign lottery frauds. Consumers are empowered through education, making the criminal's job harder," stated Chief Postal Inspector Guy Cottrell. "Through this partnership, we are providing the tools to older Americans and their caregivers to better protect themselves against these crimes and losing their hard earned savings." For more information about foreign lottery scams, go to www.deliveringtrust.com . For more information about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud, visit http://www.aarp.org/protecty ourfinances. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment security and retirement planning. We advocate for consumers in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org ; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP VIVA, a bilingual news source. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org .

Service Careers and Carpentry students from Wes Watkins Technology Center competed in regional contest in Okmulgee on Feb 14. Pictured left to right, Josiah Buckley (Weleetka) placed 5th in Ski11sUSA Regional Carpentry competition and Timothy Odum (Holdenville) placed 2nd.

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IRS has $917 Million for people who have not Filed a 2009 Income Tax Return
Refunds totaling just over $917 million may be waiting for an estimated 984,400 taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2009, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. However, to collect the money, a return for 2009 must be filed with the IRS no later than Monday, April 15, 2013. The IRS estimates that half the potential refunds for 2009 414 Robin Rd, Seminole
5 bdrm, 3 bath, $195,000.00

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42 acres, 3600 sq ft home, 3bd 4 ba, BEAUTIFUL HOME! $299,000.00

NS 3660, Wewoka

6 miles east of Wetumka 3 bdrm, 2 ba brick, 120 acres $275,000.00

East of Wetumka

Near Holdenville Lake

2500 sq ft, brick home built 2010, 5.47 secluded acres, country hideaway, $267,000.00

EW 147 Rd, Sasakwa

45 acre, 2448 sq ft, 3 bd 2.5 bath, shop building, $219,000.00

3 bdrm, 1ba, two 314 ba, 3.02 acs. Very desirable property has it all, including in-ground pool and shop. Owner WANTS OFFERS! $215,000.

3103 N. Hwy 48

10 cleared acres., 2400 sq ft home, 3 bd, 3 bath, $195,000.00

Konawa

36775 EW 1160
in Wewoka, 40 acres, 3 bd, 2 ba, $195,000.00
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3bd 2 ba brick home, 1905 sq ft, Built in 1997, Beautiful! $146,500.00

2201 N. Coolidge, Seminole

4+bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1846 sq ft, 1.5 acres, $128,500.00

1.5 Miles North of Holdenville

NEW LISTING

80 Acres, 2003 mobile home, 2 ponds, 60% cleared, good fencing, $124,800.00

Gerty Area

1800 sq ft metal bldg, zoned residential or commercial, 12 city lots, large shop bldg, $120,000.00

202 South Echo

102 E. Main Street Hoidenvi'lle, OK 74848

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1550 sq ft, 3 bd 1 3/4 ba, shop building, 100x135 lot size $114,500.00

118 Moore Ave.

2 bdrm, 2 ba, 1808 sq ft shop building and water well $102,500.00

811 Country Club

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405-379-5300 www.realtorcom
2396 sq.ft., 3 bd 2. ba., Extra large lot, 2-car det. garage. $99,900 A ea id&

312 Country Club

3bed/2ba brick, 2 living areas, cedar lined closet in master bed, central air, water purifier, $75,000.

117 Country Club

1995 Belmont Doublewide, 1792 sq ft, 16.67 acres, professional wood working shop, pipe

3521 N. 371 Road

fence,outdoor kitchen. $78,000.

Totally updated., 4 bdrm, 1 ba., Professionally refinished hardwood floors, 1.5 Stories, $75,900.

512 N. Hinckley St.

Very nice 3 bdrm. Seller will provide one year home warranty at closing. PRICE REDUCED $65,000.00

305 North Bullitt

623 N. Broadway
1610 sq ft, 3bd 2 ba, Central H/A $63,000.00 Short Sale

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NIKE TURNER Sales Associate (409380-7828

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are more than $500. Some people may not have filed because they had too little income to require filing a tax return even though they had taxes withheld from their wages or made quarterly estimated payments. In cases where a return was not filed, the law provides most taxpayers with a three-year window of opportunity for claiming a refund. If no return is filed to claim a refund within three years, the money becomes property of the U.S. Treasury. For 2009 returns, the window closes on April 15, 2013. The law requires that the return be properly addressed, mailed and postmarked by that date. There is no penalty for filing a late return qualifying for a refund. The IRS reminds taxpayers seeking a 2009 refund that their checks may be held if they have not filed tax returns for 2010 and 2011. In addition, the refund will be applied to any amounts still owed to the IRS or their state tax agency, and may be used to offset unpaid child support or past due federal debts such as student loans. By failing to file a return, people stand to lose more than refund of taxes withheld or paid during 2009. In addition, many low-and-moderate income workers may not have claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit
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(EITC). For 2009, the credit is worth as much as $5,657. The EITC helps individuals and families whose incomes are below certain thresholds. The thresholds for 2009 were: $43,279 ($48,279 if married filing jointly) for those with three or more qualifying children, $40,295 ($45,295 if married filing jointly) for people with two qualifying children, $35,463 ($40,463 if married filing jointly) for those with one qualifying child, and $13,440 ($18,440 if married filing jointly) for people without qualifying children. For more information, visit the EITC Home Page. Current and prior year tax forms and instructions are available on the Forms and Publications page of IRS .gov or by calling toll-free 800-TAXFORM (800-829-3676). Taxpayers who are missing Forms W-2, 1098, 1099 or 5498 for 2009, 2010 or 2011 should request copies from their employer, bank or other payer. If these efforts are unsuccessful, taxpayers can get a free transcript showing information from these year-end documents by filing Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return, with the IRS or by calling 800-8291040.

3bd, 2 ba, 1593 sq ft, 3 bay shop building, central h/a, $54,900.00

1102 S. Broadway

3 bdrm brick, good starter, close to schools and big back yard, $52,750.00

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Consists of two houses. 1 efficiency apartment and a two bdrm house. $50,000.00

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1.18 acres, 3 bd 1 ba, 1256 sq ft,

600 Pearl

7 Miles NE of Holdenville
3 ac. with 2 shop bldgs, 1700 sq ft 3 bd. Just needs paint & carpet, Paved Rd. $48,500.

and barn. $49,900.00

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3 bdrm, central lila, Fenced yard, Owner will pay $1500 in closing costs. $45,500.00 WTI*

110 Billington Dr.

2 bdrm, 2 ba, 1.5 acres, 2002 Built home, $45,000.00

3191 N. 372 Road

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4bdrm, 1 ba, beautiful hardwood floors, storm cellar, $39,900.00

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907 N. Bullitt

Totally remodeled, 2 bdrm, 1 bath. MUST SEE!! Price Reduced to $39,500.00

300 E. 4th Street

Well maintained, tidy 3 bdrm, IBA, fenced back yard. Priced to sell. $38,000.00

323 N. Kelker

2 bd 1 ba, 1122 sq ft. Nice updates, $36,900.00

904 South Broadway St.

3 bd 2 ba, 1260 sq ft. Nice updates, Central Heat/Air, $36,900.00

904 South Oak

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316 East 1st, Wetumka

3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, fenced yard, partially remodeled, $35,700.00

505 N. Broadway St.

3 bd 1 ba., 1144 sq ft., Updates. $35,000.00

3 bd, 1 ba, Corner lot, hard-

200 N. Gulf St.

wood floors, central NIA, $27,500.00

986 sq ft., 2 bdrm, fenced yard, det. one car garage, $25.500.00

708 E. 8th Street

230 N. Douglas St., Maud

2 bdrm, 1 bath, $25,000.00

3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, Motivated Seller!

214 S. Gulf
$19,900.00

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We are currently searching tofill thefillowing positions in our Wetumka office:

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Needs total remodel, 2 bdrm, 1368 sq ft., roof less than 7 yrs old, $15,000.00

617 N. Hinckley St.

COMMERCIAL
4 unit apt. bldg. 1 singlewide mobile home. Currently rented. Great Investment property. 59,000.00

Registered Nurse Care Manager Per-Visit Licensed Practical Nurse Admission Coordinator (Marketer)
4-unit apt. bldg. Built in '81. On-site Laundry. Income of approx. $1600. Currently rented.

209 N. Oak St.

9000 sq ft. Commercial Property Needs rehab work. Two attached buildings, $39,900.00

119 S. Creek St.

1200 sq. ft. Office building. Newer roof, Central H/A, Occupied with 3 year lease. $48,500.00

115 Grimes St.

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2886" shop building, attached carwash, 72x14 mobile home, 1.28 (mol) acres wl pond and attached 2 car garage. $77,500.

Formerly Sharpe's Wrecker Service, Wewoka

We take pride in giving our patients the best care possible. Our quality staff

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is what gives us the opportunity to feel so proud. If you are looking for a stable career opportunity, a patient-centered health care environment, and an employee-friendly atmosphere look no further! We are just what you are looking for. Please DO NOT hesitate, contact us today!

313 N. Echo St.

3 bd, 2 ba, Fenced yard, $32,000.00

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5500 sq ft. Turn-key Fully equipped, $107,500.

**Now offering a $1,000 Sign-On Bonusftr

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Metal commercial building. 3281 sq ft Paved corner lot. Lots of business opportunities. $189,000.00
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