Social Media: I am NOT on Facebook

NOT ME! Someone with the name Krystanto.y.Juanda.9 is pretending to be me on FB.

It was only a matter of time before one of those weird Scammers used MY IMAGE to try and get people’s online banking info. It’s happening to radio hosts all over the place and it finally came to my attention a few weeks ago. I’ve been busy dealing with my personal health issues and learning how to walk all over again so it’s honestly bullshit to also have to field messages about this garbage.

I had a facebook page a long time ago. I deleted it when Meta stopped taking Verification/Fake Account complaints from my friends and others in the broadcasting industry seriously. I knew it would happen to me and seeing that FB does nothing to stop scammers from scamming, I thought deleting my account would help me avoid being used as a lure for vulnerable persons online.

This Facebook user, “Krystanto.Juanda.9”, is pretending to be me online.

The headshot, which was originally taken back in 2013 for 106.9 The Bear, was purchased from the photographer BY ME. I have the receipts. I own this image. I have reported this to Facebook as a copyright issue, a personal property infringement issue, an impersonation issue, a scammer issue; anything that fit under the umbrella of offence… and this is Facebook’s response to MY flags and the reports of my family, friends and listeners of my current radio station (who’s digital properties have also been stolen/are still being used in an unauthorized way):

Facebook’s response to my reporting…

I have blocked this account and do my best to let people know that THE ONLY ACCOUNT I HAVE ON FACEBOOK is the one belonging to CHEZ 106… yet I still receive messages from people who are very angry about this; who think I’ve done nothing to try and stop this scammer…

I feel very sad that good people might become victims to online scams and encourage everyone to practice good judgement when using social media/the internet. I would never, ever ask you for banking information or for any personally identifying info - EVER. Us radio hosts don’t even handle the delivery of prizing, so I would never need anything beyond your NAME and maybe e-mail address to tell you if you’ve won something from me. Everything else is handled by our promotions department through Rogers Sports and Media.

If you are talking with someone online who say they are Amy Volume and you are not sure, please contact me by leaving a comment on my blog (this one or any other at AmyVolume.com), contacting me through this website (click the e-mail image at the bottom of any page on AmyVolume.com) or through the Contact Us page at CHEZ106.com

REMINDER: @amyvolume is on Twitter and Instagram ONLY. All other accounts claiming to be Amy Volume are unauthorized and operating without my consent.

Matt Mays on Strange Times, 'Dog City' and the State of Rock n Roll

Matt Mays and his band are keeping fans very entertained during these strange times with the release of their live 'From Burnside With Love' album out Friday, February 12th. The semi-unplugged set was recorded from his hometown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It's release is followed by a livestreamed concert event, happening Saturday, February 13th.

You can grab tickets to the show, a perfect Valentine's date night thing if you ask me, online here.

Matt released his 8th studio album 'Dog City' last September with a whopping 484 dogs on the cover, although over 700 photos were submitted. Written from the perspective of a rescue dog, it delivers his (and his bands') signature folk-rock vibes with wonderful moments of Marc Bolan (T. Rex), Elliott Smith and the Velvet Underground. Check out that Stooges cover, too!

CLICK HERE to find ways to listen to Matt Mays' 'Dog City'.

 

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Here's my full conversation with Matt about pandemic life, the need to perform and the future of live shows. I mean, we talked for near 13 minutes, so we covered a log of ground but I won't type it all out here when you could just click the play button (below).

‘From Burnside With Love' is out next Friday and the livestream concert event follows on Saturday.

After the premiere, you have until Monday, Feb. 15 at 10 p.m. EST to watch the video. Tickets cost only $20.00 all in (or at least that's what option I chose to purchase). The other option costs from $70.00 to $90.00 CAD and includes your ticket PLUS an autographed copy of 'From Burnside With Love' on vinyl (3 LP set)..

Get well soon, Dad!

My Dad is stuck in hospital following some pretty intense surgery - and things can get a little boring in there. If you want to join Chez106 in wishing my dad well, his name is Vern and here are some things he likes:

• music, records, bluegrass, bagpipes
• birds, Canadiana, outdoorsy things, Tim Hortons and the Ottawa Senators