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Reports of mail theft rise in Farragut
Anyone planning to mail a check to pay a bill is advised to take the check inside the post office to mail. “I will never mail another check,” said one Farragut resident, who asked to remain anonymous and was a victim of mail fraud. She reported the theft of her check on Jan. 13. “I mailed a check at the drive-up mailbox at the Farragut Post Office,” she said. “About a week later, the person to whom I had written the check asked me if I mailed it. I said yes. “After checking, I noticed the check was cashed within a day but not to the person I was sending it to,” the resident said. “I looked at the bank account online and saw someone had taken the name off and put a different name on it. Everything else on the check was the same. “This had never happened to me before,” she said. “I thought, ‘Oh, no, I’m out that money.’ I called the bank. There’s a whole protocol you have to go through. After multiple calls, this is what I found out: “First, I had to file a police report,” the resident said. “Then I had to get a copy of that report in person and take it to the bank and fill out an affidavit.” Once the affidavit was filled out, she had to close the account on which the check was written, then open a new account. “It took a week or so to get all the auto pays and other transactions moved to the new account,” the resident said. “But I did it, and the bank refunded the money. I was surprised.
Read MoreSeniors Hobby Fair highlights passions, stories, talent
KNOXVILLE — A Hobby Fair Friday, Jan. 23, at Morning Pointe of Knoxville celebrated creativity and connection as residents, associates, families and community partners shared the hobbies that shape them. “Our Hobby Fair was such a meaningful reminder of how much life experience, creativity and passion our residents carry with them,” life enrichment director Kari Christopher said. “Seeing them share their hobbies and the stories behind them with family and community members was incredibly uplifting.” The event showcased interests, such as model trains, antiques, fine art, textiles, woodworking and baked goods. Each table highlighted a personal story. Among the standout displays was Elizabeth Morris’ antique postcard collection, with pieces dating back to the 1920s. Also, Christopher said Bill Lee shared his extensive collection of model trains and buildings, all crafted by hand. He reflected on how his basement at home once housed a fully operational train layout with tracks weaving through detailed structures. Art was a central highlight throughout the room. Guests admired Marie Meredith’s watercolor and oil paintings, noting the remarkable detail in each piece. Another memorable moment came when Betty Brannum shared her love of clogging, giving attendees a joyful glimpse into a hobby rooted in rhythm and tradition.
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