🌱 Patch AM: How Westlake seniors were tricked into losing thousands at crypto ATMs

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In today's newsletter:

• How Westlake seniors were tricked into losing thousands at crypto ATMs

Also on today's calendar: Winter Wind Down and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Snow showers, with a high of 22 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Becoming windier, very cold, temps: high: 24, low: 18.
• Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 35 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Holiday warning: How a popup and a phone caused this man to lose thousands of dollars (news5cleveland.com) — Westlake police are warning residents after at least two local seniors lost thousands of dollars to scammers using fake computer pop-ups and crypto ATMs. A cybersecurity expert urges families to talk now about not trusting unsolicited calls or on-screen alerts, especially during the holidays when scams surge. The advice centers on slowing down, verifying with banks directly, and never sending cash to crypto machines.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westlake

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• Winter Wind Down
  The Foundry, 1831 Columbus Rd, Cleveland
  3:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Party @ Windows On The River
  Windows On The River, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• Spice It Up! - Take Home Kit - Cake Spice
  Westlake Porter Public Library -
  9:00 am
• Westlake Porter Public Library's 141st Anniversary
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Entrance Lobby
  10:00 am
• Music Monday
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room
  10:00 am
• True Crime Book Club
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Dover Room
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• TrueNorth Performs Christmas Concert!
  32340 Electric Blvd , Avon Lake
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• When the Sun Stands Still
  Unity Spiritual Center Westlake , 23855 Detroit Rd , Cleveland
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Worship at SUMC
  13500 Royalton Rd , Strongsville
  3:00 pm
• Christmas Vigil Mass
  St. Ladislas Catholic Church , 2345 Bassett Rd , Westlake
  4:00 pm
• Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service
  Unity Spiritual Center Westlake , 23855 Detroit Rd , Cleveland
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Mass
  St. Ladislas Catholic Church , 2345 Bassett Rd , Westlake
  9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Traffic stop for speeding leads to OVI charge: Rocky River Police Blotter (cleveland.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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