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If you believe you have been the victim of a scam or are aware of a scam, report it.

Here are some helpful resources from Consumer Connection:

IC3.  Internet crime is illegal activity involving websites, email and/or chat rooms, computer hacking, etc. You can report Internet crime to the Internet Crime Complaint Center – a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center.

FTC. Identify theft; telemarketing scams; credit and credit-repair scams; sweepstakes scams pyramid schemes, etc.  You can report to the Federal Trade Commission.  Scams that have been promoted via email can be forwarded to spam@uce.gov.

USPIS. Scams or deceptive ads you receive in the US mail are reported to the US Postal Inspection Service.

SEC. Fraud involving potential violations of US Securities laws are reported to the Security and Exchange Commission.

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam or are aware of a scam, report it.

Here are some helpful resources from Consumer Connection:

IC3.  Internet crime is illegal activity involving websites, email and/or chat rooms, computer hacking, etc. You can report Internet crime to the Internet Crime Complaint Center – a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center.

FTC. Identify theft; telemarketing scams; credit and credit-repair scams; sweepstakes scams pyramid schemes, etc.  You can report to the Federal Trade Commission.  Scams that have been promoted via email can be forwarded to spam@uce.gov.

USPIS. Scams or deceptive ads you receive in the US mail are reported to the US Postal Inspection Service.

SEC. Fraud involving potential violations of US Securities laws are reported to the Security and Exchange Commission.

The change is expected to take place July 28th, according to internal communications at USPS and filings made to regulators.

USPS wants to rename Express Mail as Priority Mail Express International.

The Postal Service wants to “refresh the public’s awareness” of its fastest mailing and shipping service, which has seen revenue and volume figures stagnate in recent years, by tying it to the “powerhouse” Priority Mail brand.

One of the aims is to  simplify the USPS package services line-up.

With the new service name, USPS will be providing new packaging for its expedited delivery services. However, it said it will allow mailers to continue to use existing Express Mail and Express Mail International names and packaging unit January 2014.

New shipping labels and retail receipts will indicate day-specific delivery information, USPS said, stating 1-Day, 2-Day, 3-Day, Military or DPO (Diplomatic Post Office).

Along with the Express Mail name change, subject to approval by regulators, USPS is also planning to add insurance to its Priority Mail services.

The Postal Regulatory Commission approved the changes to the Express Mail branding in May.

We are an authorized PAWS donation station.  You have the convenience of donating right here in Ballard instead of traveling to Lynnwood.

It’s baby season at PAWS, so they’re throwing a very special shower! Two-thirds of the animals PAWS cares for every year are babies and juveniles. You can help these kittens, puppies and baby wildlife by making a quick and easy donation from their Amazon wish list! Thank you!

For a list of items to donate follow this link.

In addition to the Old Dog Haven walk in July, Paws has their annual walk in September.

We are so excited to be a sponsor of this very vital organization.  ODH is a network of foster homes in W Washington caring for senior dogs 8 and older.
They have over 200 dogs in foster care waiting for good homes. Please check out their web site and Facebook pages

http://www.olddoghaven.org/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Dog-Haven/84864916613

If you would like to participate in the Walk for Old Dogs in July please contact us.

The walk is Sunday, July 21st from Noon to 3 at Bellevue Downtown Park.  Check in starts at noon and the Walk for Old Dogs begins at 1:00.  The walk is followed by the first Old Dog Olympics.  Dogs of all ages are invited to compete.  Competitions include the Chariot Race, My Dog Will Eat Anything, the Longest Nap.  Dog athletes will be awarded gold, silver and bronze metals in each event.

We are so excited to be a sponsor of this very vital organization.  ODH is a network of foster homes in W Washington caring for senior dogs 8 and older.
They have over 200 dogs in foster care waiting for good homes. Please check out their web site and Facebook pages

http://www.olddoghaven.org/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Dog-Haven/84864916613

If you would like to participate in the Walk for Old Dogs in July please contact us.

The walk is Sunday, July 21st from Noon to 3 at Bellevue Downtown Park.  Check in starts at noon and the Walk for Old Dogs begins at 1:00.  The walk is followed by the first Old Dog Olympics.  Dogs of all ages are invited to compete.  Competitions include the Chariot Race, My Dog Will Eat Anything, the Longest Nap.  Dog athletes will be awarded gold, silver and bronze metals in each event.

Our search is over.  We are very excited to announce the addition of Ali Moloney to our staff.  Stop by and meet this remarkable woman.  Ali brings tons of customer service experience, she’s a Ballardite and is the proud mom of Bronte – an adorable lab-….which means she’s got lots of pup experience as well.

We know you will be delighted to be assisted by Ali. In addition to her work here at The Box she may be able to assist you in other areas of your life.  She is the owner of  Gofetch4u:

http://www.gofetch4u.com/

Please help us give Ali a warm Ballard welcome.

See you soon.