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Halloween is not the only occasion people disguise themselves as someone they’re not. Impostor scammers are out in full force all year long. While there has been a decrease in the number of victims so far in 2020 - the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports approximately $300 million in losses – a 15 percent increase over 2019 numbers. Better Business Bureau serving Central East Texas (BBB) cautions consumers to verify all calls, texts, social media messages and emails from well-known organizations or individuals, particularly if they are requesting payment or personal information.

Beginning in 2010, NBC working together with ancestry.com, began producing a TV show called, “Who Do You Think You Are?” Based on the British show of the same name, each episode focuses on a celebrity who, together with genealogy experts, traces his or her ancestry as far back as they can go.

What is 4-H? 4-H is the youth development program for the Cooperative Extension Service. It focuses on the needs, concerns, and interests of young people. Its aim is to help youth gain a positive self-concept, rational social behavior, knowledge and problem-solving capabilities.