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Beware! Jury Duty Phone Scam Targeting Local Residents—Court Officials Issue Warning

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Residents of Madison and Bond counties are being warned about a fraudulent jury duty scam that has recently surfaced. The Office of the Chief Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit reports that numerous citizens have received phone calls from individuals falsely claiming they missed jury duty. Officials emphasize that these calls are part of a scam. Typically, official jury duty notifications are mailed directly to individuals rather than communicated over the phone or through emails. The court and sheriff’s office do not make calls about missed jury duties, according to court authorities. … Read more

Alert: Boiling Spring Lakes Police Issue Warning on Jury Duty Phone Scam

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Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C. — Local authorities in Boiling Spring Lakes are issuing warnings to residents about a deceptive phone scam revolving around purported missed jury duties. The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department (BSLPD) has identified a fraudulent scheme where individuals impersonate law enforcement officers to mislead and extort residents. According to the police, scammers have been contacting locals, falsely claiming they have overlooked jury duty or court dates, and then attempt to coerce them into paying fines over the phone. BSLPD has categorically stated that their officers never demand payments in such a manner … Read more

Digital Roadblock: Unexpected Traffic Surge Causes Website Access Issue

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In today’s digital age, website errors are more than just minor inconveniences; they can reflect significant underlying issues, impact user experience, or indicate breaches. A recent incident where users faced an error message while trying to access a popular application underscores the vulnerabilities and challenges in maintaining smooth digital access. The error message displayed to users suggested that the request was blocked, potentially due to a surge in traffic or a misconfiguration, a common issue many web services encounter. This type of interruption in service not only frustrates users but can also deter future visits … Read more

Server Error Halts Access: Configuration Issue May Be at Fault

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Due to an unexpected surge in network traffic or a possible misconfiguration, users recently faced issues accessing a particular service. The problems stemmed from difficulties connecting to the server hosting the application or website, which blocked user requests. The issue is linked to CloudFront, a widely-used content delivery network, which helps in distributing content to end users with high availability and high performance. When such incidents occur, they can prevent users from accessing online services, leading to frustration and disruptions in browsing or transaction experiences. For those providing content through CloudFront, there are documented troubleshooting … Read more