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The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center, recently released its 2009 Annual Report about fraudulent activity on the Internet. Online crime complaints increased substantially in 2009, according to the report. The IC3 received a total of 336,655 complaints, a 22.3% increase over 2008. And the total dollar loss linked to online fraud was $559.7 million, up from $265 million the previous year.

Although the complaints consisted of a variety of fraud types, the top five scams were:

E-mail scams using FBI name
Non-delivered merchandise and/or payment
Advance fee fraud
Identity theft
Overpayment fraud

Peter Trahon, Section Chief of the FBI's Cyber Division, says, "Computer users are encouraged to have up-to-date security protection on their devices and evaluate e-mail solicitations they receive with a healthy skepticism—if something seems too good to be true, it likely is." In addition, be suspicious of any unsolicited e-mail that asks for personal information, and do not follow unsolicited links or respond to unsolicited e-mails.

10th Anniversary for Hartelco Computers - Thanking Our Customers with Great Deals on Computers

Hartelco Computers is celebrating our 10th Anniversary with some fantastic deals on new Dell laptops and desktops.

While supplies last, get a new "loaded" Dell Vostro laptop for a super-low Cash-N-Carry price. These laptops are in stock, so you can stop by and take advantage of a great deal and walk out the door with a laptop just minutes later.

We also have a great deal on new Dell desktops with a 21.5" wide-screen monitor for under $800. Just stop by our office to see the complete specs & pricing on laptops or desktop PCs.

Plus if we don't have quite what you're looking for in stock, we'll give you 10% off any new custom-ordered laptop or desktop from now through Friday May 14th!

Or just take advantage of these great deals for graduation or Mother's Day! Please hurry as these deals are good only through May 14th or while supplies last. They're HOT!

We want to thank all our loyal customers for their past patronage over the last 10 years, and we hope you are able to take advantage of these great PC deals!

If you're not looking for a new laptop or desktop PC, Hartelco Computers also has 10 days of 10th Anniversary Deals featuring 10% off or more with each special offer.

Each weekday from now until Friday May 14th, Hartelco Computers will feature a special product with low, low pricing so customers can take advantage.

For example, the special for Monday May 3rd is a 8Gb Flash Drive for only $26.00. We've seen 8Gb flash drives priced close to $50.00 in other retail stores, so what are you waiting for?

These specials will be listed on Hartelco TV Channel 13, at www.hartel.net. You can also see the complete listing of specials for each day in our office lobby.

Just stop by our lobby to see the complete listings of specials, and also register to win a $100 gift certificate to Hartelco Computers. No purchase necessary.

These deals won't last long and are only available while supplies last, so hurry in today.

May is the month of Memorial Day. But do you know how or when Memorial Day started?

Eastern Nebraska will soon have a new "Area Code Overlay" assigned to our region of the state. How will this affect your calling? And what else might you need to know in advance? Do security systems need to be re-programmed for 10-digit dialing for local calls?

Hartelco now has a facebook fan page where anyone can stay updated and find out the latest scoop online at Hartelco.

Here's the perfect Mother's Day present: A PhotoPhone from Hartelco. A PhotoPhone is a cordless phone with a 7" digitial picture frame.

What makes this device unique is that you can transfer your family members pictures to the phone, and associate each or any picture with your family member's phone number.

The result: When a family member calls your mother, their picture is automatically displayed as a result of the Caller ID function. It's very cool and if your mother doesn't recognize your phone number listed at the bottom of the picture, she'll surely recognize your picture and great family moments are instantly remembered.

Want to know more? Just stop by our Hartelco office to see the PhotoPhone on display and ask for a demo. PhotoPhones are now at reduced prices and at only $40, they make great Mother's Day gifts...one that she'll remember for a very long time!

This Month's FAQ - Is It Considered Rude To Use Excessive Punctuation In E-mail Messages?

Question: Is it considered rude to use excessive punctuation, such as ????? or !!!!!, in e-mail messages?

Answer: Yes, most "netiquette" experts recommend not over-punctuating since it may seem as though you are shouting or frustrated with the recipient. Depending on the circumstances, communicating in this manner can also come off as demanding and condescending. (Plus, people are busy enough without having to wade through a dozen exclamation marks at the end of a sentence.)

Keep in mind that since e-mail messages lack the clarity and expressiveness of the human voice, they can easily be misinterpreted. For the sake of effective communication, it's best to follow normal punctuation rules when you write e-mail messages, and use the text itself to express emphasis rather than excessive punctuation. Also avoid using no punctuation or capitalization at all (habits you may have developed from instant messaging) as well as acronyms that the recipient might not understand.

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www.facebook.com/Hartelco

Hartelco now has a "fan" page on Facebook. If you don't have a facebook account, you can still see our fan page by going to www.facebook.com/Hartelco.

Is there any advantage to having a facebook account and becoming a fan of Hartelco?

You bet! Facebook fans of Hartelco automatically receive Hartelco updates that we place on our fan page. We plan to use facebook for promotions, announcements, and contests. Becoming a fan ensures that you see these announcements right away so you don't miss any deadlines.

You can still always just go the our facebook link above without having an account on facebook. Just be sure to check every few days so you don't miss anything. Becoming a Hartelco facebook fan is simply much easier if you already have a facebook account, and you can rest assured that you won't miss any announcements.

For more information on Facebook and how to setup an account, just click here for a full article on Facebook..

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Explore the Outdoors
http://wildernet.com/index.cfm - With spring comes many more outdoor recreational opportunities. If you're looking for new adventures, look no further than this site for all the details. Pick a state on the U.S. map, and you'll find dozens of ideas for trails, state parks, lakes, rivers, scenic byways, and more. You'll get thorough descriptions, trip reports, trip planning resources, and contact information. The site also features a gift center, gear store, bookstore, and custom map service.

20-Minute Meal Recipes
http://cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/ - What's better than fast meals? Superfast meals! If you're looking for great food that can be prepared in 20 minutes or less, check out the wide variety of superfast suppers on the Cooking Light magazine site. Each category (pasta, sides, comfort food, pork, summer, seafood, Asian, and more) includes 20 recipes that get changed every two weeks.

Stop Bullying Now
http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adults/default.aspx - Bullying is more than just a nuisance for kids. It's a serious social problem that can produce troubling, or even tragic, results. The Stop Bullying Now site is a resource for learning what constitutes bullying and cyberbullying, the consequences of this behavior, and what kids and adults can do to prevent it. Based on the work of researchers from around the world, the site includes games, webisodes, quizzes, articles, and tip sheets.

Grow a Gorgeous Garden
http://weekendgardener.net/index.html - As the weather warms up, are you gearing up for gardening season? If so, the Weekend Gardener may be for you. This comprehensive site offers feature articles, Q&As, how-tos, video tips, and climate zone maps. You'll find monthly to-do lists, gardening club listings, and suggestions for growing specific plants. Still want more? There are landscaping ideas, gardening resource lists, and instructions for controlling pesky garden pests.

Listen to Real-life Stories
http://storycorps.org - StoryCorps is a nonprofit organization that helps people share their life stories with friends, family, and the community. Their site features touching tales that have been recorded through the program, as well as instructions for producing your own. Listen to stories in such categories as Angles & Mentors, Friendship, and Wisdom. Or learn how to create a keepsake for Mother's or Father's Day that will be cherished for years to come.

There are times when "short and sweet" is best, and this may apply to the names of your Favorites/Bookmarks. Their names come from webpage titles; if the author gave it a crazy long title, you end up with a crazy long name in your browser's list of Favorites/Bookmarks. You can use a shorter name when you create a new Favorite/Bookmark or you can rename it later by following the steps below.

Renaming Your Favorites/Bookmarks Using ...
Internet Browser: Firefox 3.5
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X

With Firefox open, click your cursor arrow on the "Bookmarks" menu and select "Organize Bookmarks..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
When the Library window opens, you will find a list of bookmark collections in the sidebar along the left side. Select "Bookmarks Menu" and a list of bookmarks will be listed in the larger pane to the right.
Select a bookmark you want to rename by clicking on it. The name will now appear in a field at the bottom of the pane.
Click in the "Name" field and change its name. Do not change the information in the "Location" field.
You can keep changing names of bookmarks by clicking on them and renaming them in the "Name" field. Close the window when you are finished.

Renaming Your Favorites/Bookmarks Using ...
Internet Browser: Safari 4.0
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X

With Safari open, click your cursor arrow on the "Bookmarks" menu and select "Show All Bookmarks" from the resulting drop-down menu.
When the Bookmarks Menu window opens, you will find a list of bookmark collections in the sidebar on the left side. Select "Bookmarks Bar" and the bookmarks in that collection will appear in the main window on the right.
Select a bookmark you want to rename by clicking on it. Click on the bookmark name again and type the new name.
Rename other bookmarks in the same manner.

Renaming Your Favorites/Bookmarks Using ...
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 8
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7

With Internet Explorer open, click your cursor arrow on the "Favorites" button located in the upper left corner.
When the list of favorites opens, click the down arrow next to "Add to Favorites..." and then select "Organize Favorites..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
When the Organize Favorites window opens, select the favorite you want to rename and click on the "Rename" button.
The name will now be highlighted in blue. Begin typing the new name for your favorite and press the "Enter" key when you are finished.
Rename other favorites in the same manner. Close the window when you are finished.

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Thanks for your business!

Best regards,

The Hartel.net Team

Hartelco
103 W Centre
PO Box 157
Hartington, NE 68739

Ph 402-254-3901

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