Scammers are at it again...

There's a new credit card scam and it's hitting pretty close to home- most recently reported just over the Kansas line. It's a clever scheme, so read carefully. Bear in mind, the caller already has your credit card number, what they want is the three digit code off the back of the card:

Person calling says - 'This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460, Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank). Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from a marketing company based in Arizona ?' When you say 'No', the caller continues with, 'Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that
correct?' You say 'yes'.

Cooler with rain ahead...

Tuesday
Sunny...breezy. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Butler square packed with creative costumes this evening

The Butler square was alive with all things spooky, nice and everything in between this evening for the Halloween costume contest and Boo! parade. Here's the winners of the Butler Chamber of Commerce Halloween Costume Contest:

0-2 Years
1st - Cade Brooks (Carnival Strongman)
2nd - Laryn Sprinkle ( Bumble Bee)
3rd - Bryce Webb (Monkey)

Wall to wall frightening sights...

Lot's 'O folks gathered on Main street in Adrian this evening for the annual Chamber of Commerce Sight and Safety night. A big thank you goes to the Chamber of Commerce, chamber members, the Adrian Fire Department, Adrian Police Department and all others who make the event great every year.

Contest winners will be announced later.

About the Bears playoff game Wednesday evening...

Butler Bears (District 13 Champion) vs. Carrollton Trojans (District 14 Runner – up) will be this Wednesday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Deaton-Thomas Field. Admission will be $5.00 per person, under 6 free (per MSHSAA – NO PASSES). Member of the working press need to present a Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Card or verification from their sports editor or manager.

Due to copyright reasons, Bates County Live will not be streaming or podcasting the game. We will, however provide updates throughout the evening.

Locally, the game will be broadcast on 92.1 FM the Bullet starting at 7 p.m.

Weekly report from the Bates County Sheriff's Office

Bates County Sheriff’s Office

Activity report October 24, 2011 to October 30, 2011

10-24-11

ASSAULT-Hume Deputies responded to an assault in Hume, MO.

THEFT-Butler Deputies responded to Rt.2 Butler in reference to a stolen calf.

BURGLARY-Rockville Deputies responded to Osage street in Rockville in reference to a Burglary that occurred.

10-25-11

FAIL TO YIELD - EMERG VEH-Adrian Deputies were involved in a high speed pursuit with a stolen vehicle.

CHECK WELL BEING-Butler Bates County Deputies responded to a natural death in rural Butler area.

CHECK WELL BEING-Amoret Deputies responded to the rural Amoret area in reference to an unresponsive white female.

AUTO THEFT-Butler

THEFT-Butler Deputies took a walk in report of a license plate being stolen from rural Butler.

10-26-11

TRESPASSING-Rich Hill Deputies responded to a trespassing in rural Rich Hill, MO

STRANDED MOTORIST-Adrian

WANTED SUBJECT-Butler Bates County Deputies executed a criminal warrant arrest.

10-28-11

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Rich Hill

MISCELLANEOUS-Deputies arrested Sheila Prater for possession of a controlled substance.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Amsterdam Bates County Deputies received a report of a loose goat in the Amsterdam area.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian Bates County Deputies responded to a report of cows out in rural the Adrian area.

10-29-11

BURGLARY-Butler Deputies took a report of burglary in the Spruce area. No items have been found missing at this time.

PROPERTY DAMAGE- Deputies took a report of burglary in the Spruce area. No items have been found missing at this time.

10-30-11

FOUND ITEM- Deputies took a report of a lost license plate found.

DISTURBANCE-PASSAIC Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in rural Amoret, MO.

Important test Nov. 9th to be on TV and radio stations...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) and may last up to three and a half minutes. On November 9, the public will hear a message indicating that "This is a test." The audio message will be the same for both radio and television. A Nationwide EAS Test will help the federal agencies and EAS participants determine the reliability of the system and its effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential dangers nationally and regionally.

The public is used to hearing these tests on radio and television, but not for the expected three and a half minutes. This message is to be broadcast additionally on cable and satellite television as well as satellite radio, which in the past, have not fully participated. This message will be on every channel and every station that some one could be expected to be listening to. The EAS participants will then report back to FEMA on the outcome of forwarding this message through their respective systems. 

This notice is being sent, as will other public service announcements to come from the Federal government, to inform you of this test and to pass this information on to your employees and/or citizens where possible. Our main concern is people not being aware of this test and flooding 911 centers with questions about a national emergency. This test could be postponed if conditions warrant, such as a real emergency or severe weather conditions so as not to confuse the public. 

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

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