Pasco Residents Warned About Mail Scam
If you live in Pasco County, keep an eye out for a particular piece of mail that looks like it’s coming from the county government. The Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller posted the warning to Facebook this morning that a lot of Pasco residents are getting a piece of mail with a check inside. They say they’re aware of at least 300 residents in Pasco County (New Port Richey, Dade City, Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Port Richey, Zephyrhills, Hudson, Holiday, Trinity, Odessa, San Antonio) receiving the fake checks so far – and those are just the ones they know about.
You are warned to not try to cash or deposit the check. Instead they ask you contact the Pasco Clerk and Comptroller’s Office at (352) 521-4566. Press Option 3 when you call. But what happens if you try to cash the check?
Thanks to the tips so far, the Treasury Management and Capital Asset Division has been able to intercept the scam. Pasco County thanks for those tips because losses to taxpayers could have been over $1 million. But it could be bad for you too once a check is found to be a fraud – it could be a nightmare to deal with. When the bank deems the check a fake and you bounce a check or miss a utility payment and those penalties could add up fast.
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6 Rock Bands and the Stories of Their First Gigs
Even though these bands have gone on to perform in front of massive crowds, every band had to start somewhere.
Yes, never forget that even the most popular bands in the world have humble beginnings. More often than not, these acts played in half-empty rooms in front of just a handful of people. Those people were likely friends or family. Worse, many of these bands would likely tell you some of their early shows were in front of even less than that.
However, it’s in those moments where bands often remember how those very first shows really allowed them to cut their teeth. They helped bands realize their performance style and truly craft who they were. If you were among the lucky few who saw a band in a tiny venue before they blew up, those shows are often a badge of honor for the fan. There is something so special about seeing a band from its early beginnings grow into something grand before your eyes. There’s a good chance that whoever was at these gigs, those people talk about them fondly and with pride.
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The bands highlighted in this list cover a unique swath of rock history. Three of them have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It wouldn’t be outrageous for the other three bands to be inducted one day, either. The dates of these first shows span took place in the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. The youngest band on our list had their first show in 1997 when the founding members were 13 and 10, respectively. This band literally had their dad play their show with them. Now, they play arenas
With this in mind, here are six bands and the main details about their first gigs. Some of them will undoubtedly surprise you.
