Osceola Council on Aging is issuing a “scam alert”

Kissimmee, FL - The Osceola Council on Aging’s Weatherization department is issuing a statement regarding recent complaints received about fraudulent sites offering roofing, window, and door programs on social media outlets.

The Osceola Council on Aging has received an influx of calls from clients who have fallen victim to these fraudulent sites. The scam involves filling out an intake form on these sites, which results in the theft of the client's personal information. When the client attempts to contact the company, they are left without any response or support.

Due to the fact that these fraudulent sites do not have searchable websites, when clients perform a Google search for free windows, doors, and roofing weatherization programs, the Osceola Council on Aging appears as the top search result. This is leading to confusion among many clients who have mistaken us as the organization they filled out the form with.

The Osceola Council on Aging would like to assure all clients that they do not offer applications for weatherization services online, and they do not advertise on social media platforms. The only way to obtain their services is through referrals from local organizations.

The company would also like to clarify that they are not affiliated with any of the fraudulent sites that have been reported by their clients. They strongly condemn any fraudulent activity and are taking measures to prevent any confusion or damage caused by these scams.

The Osceola Council on Aging urges all clients to be vigilant and cautious when seeking weatherization services online. They advise against filling out any intake forms on unfamiliar sites and to only obtain services from trusted and reputable providers.

Recorrido en bicicleta

Bikes & Bites de St. Cloud

St. Cloud, FL - A petición del público, vuelve la ruta culinaria en bicicleta de la ciudad. Bikes & Bites está programado para el sábado 3 de junio, de 11:00am a 1:00pm, con salida desde Lakefront Boat Basin.

Los residentes y visitantes están invitados a descubrir la increíble escena gastronómica del centro de St. Cloud. Por $15, los ciclistas participan en un paseo escoltado por la policía desde Lakefront a través del centro de la ciudad, deteniéndose en varios lugares a lo largo del camino para degustar algunos de los mejores platos de St. Cloud.

El recorrido es de aproximadamente 8 km e incluye un casco, muestras de comida, aperitivos y bebidas. Habrá servicio de alquiler de bicicletas. El año pasado participaron más de 100 ciclistas; ¡consiga sus boletos ya antes de que se agoten! Inscríbase en el siguiente enlace. https://webtrac.stcloudfl.gov/.../webtrac. wsc/search.html

City of St. Cloud’s Bikes & Bites

St. Cloud, FL - Back by popular demand, the City's culinary bicycle tour has returned! Bikes & Bites is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, from 11am to 1pm, starting at the Lakefront Boat Basin.

Residents and visitors are invited to discover the amazing food scene in downtown St. Cloud. For $15, cyclists participate in a police-escorted ride from the Lakefront through downtown, stopping at several spots along the way to sample some of St. Cloud's best cuisine.

The route is approximately 5 miles and includes a bike helmet, food samples, snacks and drinks. Bike rentals will be available. Last year, more than 100 cyclists participated; get your tickets now before they sell out! Register at the link below. https://webtrac.stcloudfl.gov/.../webtrac.wsc/search.html