River Valley Telecommunications

05/10/2026

05/08/2026

🚨 Genuine Alert, Fake Emergency 🚨

Cybercriminals are now targeting Apple users with fake purchase alerts designed to steal personal and financial information.

Here’s how the scam works:
You receive what appears to be a legitimate email from Apple saying, “Your Apple Account information has been updated.” The email claims someone used your account to purchase an iPhone and provides a phone number to call to cancel the order.

⚠️ Don’t fall for it!

If you call the number, you’ll be connected to a scammer pretending to be Apple Support. They may claim your account has been compromised and ask for:
• Financial or personal information
• Passwords or verification codes
• Remote access to your device through downloaded software

Once they gain access, they can steal your money and personal data.

✅ Protect Yourself:
• Never call phone numbers listed in suspicious emails.
• If you receive an unexpected Apple purchase alert, go directly to Apple’s official website or check your account through your device settings.
• Watch for poor grammar, strange formatting, or unusual wording in emails.
• Slow down and think before reacting — scammers create urgency to pressure people into acting quickly.

Stay alert and help spread awareness by sharing this post! 🔒

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05/01/2026

⚠️ Scam Alert for Streaming Users ⚠️

Most people are familiar with phishing scams pretending to be from banks or credit card companies—but now scammers are targeting streaming device users, including those with Roku.

🚨 There has been a recent surge in fake messages claiming your Roku account needs updated payment information to avoid service interruptions. These messages may look very convincing, but they are part of a phishing scam designed to steal your personal and financial information.

📊 Reports show this scam has increased significantly in recent weeks, impacting thousands of individuals since the start of 2026.

🔍 What to watch for:
• Urgent messages asking you to “update payment info”
• Links that don’t lead to official Roku websites
• Emails or texts that create panic about losing service

👉 Stay safe:
• Do NOT click suspicious links
• Always go directly to the official Roku website or app to check your account
• Report suspicious messages immediately

Below is an example of one of these fake messages—it looks real, doesn’t it? That’s how they trick people.

Please share this to help others stay informed and protected! 🔐

04/15/2026

We would like to welcome Wade Alesch to the RVTC Board of Directors. Wade is representing Graettinger.
Pictured is Wade Alesch and RVTC Fractional CEO, Ryan Boone.