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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 189 (from laksa070)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa189.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/scams\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/scams\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams","crawl_time":1775905814,"first_indexed_time":1720827060,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,michigan!www,\/consumerprotection\/scams s443","src_root_hash":"16053208632719823389","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Scams","meta_descriptions":["Arming Michigan residents with knowledge about scammer's current tactics to make sure they don’t get scammed."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Alert Email inbox and spam virus with warning caution for notification\nScams\nScams\nStay Informed, Stay Safe & Know Your Rights\r\n                                                                Video\nStay Informed, Stay Safe & Know Your Rights\nRecognizing a Scam\nAre you able to spot the signs of a scam when you see them? \nScammers are creative, coming up with new and more effective ways to trick you into handing over money or personal information.  Arming yourself with knowledge about their current tactics is the best way to make sure you don’t get scammed.\nMost scams have common characteristics. By equipping yourself with the tools to recognize a scam, you can be alert to their key features and avoid becoming a victim.\nReport Scams to Consumer Protection\nRelated Resources\nwomen face outline outline with circuit board and binary data flow on blue\nArtificial Intelligence\nAI technology provides many benefits to society. It can teach computers to detect when other computers are trying to breach their cybersecurity measures. \nIt can also assist in our daily lives. From setting step goals on our smartwatch to routing us on our travels using a map app. \nEven though AI provides many benefits, it can also be used for malicious purposes.\nsenior woman giving credit card details on the mobile phone in the living room at home\nEmergency or Grandparents Scams\nOften, a grandparent receives a frantic call from someone they believe to be their grandchild. The supposed grandchild sounds distressed and may be calling from a noisy location. They claim to be involved in some type of trouble while traveling in Canada or overseas.  \nThey ask the grandparent to immediately wire money to post bail or pay for medical treatment or car repairs. The scammer typically asks for several thousand dollars. \nYoung man using voice search on smartphone indoors\nSmartphone Voice Search\nYou may use apps like Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant to find and dial a number.\nScammers are aware of this and have devised ways to trick smartphone users by creating fake customer service numbers that appear in search results when you use voice search.\nThe assist app algorithm will choose the fake number because it appears at the top of the search results.\nPerson reading scam messages on mobile phone\nSmishing\nSmishing has the same goal but comes in the form of a text message. The scammer entices the victim by claiming a victim must provide them with a password, account number, or even social security number to stop an alleged fraudulent transaction. Once this information is provided, the scammer can gain access to the device and any personal information stored on it, including email, bank, credit card, or other types of accounts including social media.\nScams Topics\nDebt Collection\nMedical\nNatural Disasters\nRomance\nSocial Security\nSweepstakes\nTechnology\nUnemployment\nFollow us","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams#pagebody)\n\n![Michigan Header Logo](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/shared\/Site-Logos\/MichiganGlobal-logo-Icon.svg?rev=e29162c06c174283bdf2106d78d932ac&hash=C0FA2581437F88793081337EBADA55A8)\n\nAG Consumer Protection\n\n[![Michigan Header Logo](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/shared\/Site-Logos\/MichiganGlobal-logo-Icon.svg?rev=e29162c06c174283bdf2106d78d932ac&hash=C0FA2581437F88793081337EBADA55A8) ![Michigan Header Logo](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/shared\/Site-Logos\/MichiganGlobal-logo-Icon.svg?rev=e29162c06c174283bdf2106d78d932ac&hash=C0FA2581437F88793081337EBADA55A8)](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection)\n\n[Consumer Protection](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection)\n\n- File a Complaint\n- About\n- Charities\n- Protect Yourself\n- Scams\n- Identity Theft\n- Robocalls\n- Taking Action\n\nFile a Complaint\n\n[Go to File a Complaint](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/complaints)\n\n- [Complaint Directory](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/complaints\/complaint-directory-custom-search)\n- [Child Support](https:\/\/secure.ag.state.mi.us\/complaints\/Child-support.aspx)\n- [Consumer Complaint](https:\/\/secure.ag.state.mi.us\/complaints\/consumer.aspx)\n- [Criminal](https:\/\/secure.ag.state.mi.us\/complaints\/net-crimes.aspx)\n- [Elder Abuse and Fraud](https:\/\/secure.ag.state.mi.us\/complaints\/consumer.aspx)\n- [Medicaid Fraud](https:\/\/secure.ag.state.mi.us\/complaints\/medicaid.aspx)\n- [Nursing Home Exploitation](https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0Tbn_FY0-M9OnQJhGRAZQdFUQ1c4V05CRVE0OFJSRTZNTlRZRjIyN1pFNy4u)\n- [Patient Abuse](https:\/\/secure.ag.state.mi.us\/complaints\/patient-abuse.aspx)\n- [Report Illegal Robocalls](https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0UQ-UgPiXBFJhjVuTkhm5XpUMDVDOEJPWEtPSFk5UDk3MEVJNFZRQkY2WC4u)\n\nComplaint Directory\n\n[Go to Complaint Directory](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/complaints\/complaint-directory-custom-search)\n\nComplaint Directory Custom Search\n\nChild Support\n\n[Go to Child Support](https:\/\/secure.ag.state.mi.us\/complaints\/Child-support.aspx)\n\nConsumer Complaint\n\n[Go to Consumer Complaint](https:\/\/secure.ag.state.mi.us\/complaints\/consumer.aspx)\n\nCriminal\n\n[Go to 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to Trusts and Estates](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/charities\/trusts-and-estates)\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n[Go to Frequently Asked Questions](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/about\/frequently-asked-questions\/faq-categories-folder\/charities)\n\nProtect Yourself\n\n[Go to Protect Yourself](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/protect-yourself)\n\n- [Administrative Rules](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/protect-yourself\/administrative-rules)\n- [Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/protect-yourself\/consumer-alerts)\n- [Search for Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/protect-yourself\/search-for-consumer-alert)\n- [Consumer Laws](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/protect-yourself\/michigan-consumer-laws)\n- [Consumer Safety](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/protect-yourself\/consumer-safety)\n- [Elder 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Consumer Alerts are not legal advice, legal authority, or a binding legal opinion from the Department of Attorney General.\n\nSearch for Consumer Alerts\n\n[Go to Search for Consumer Alerts](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/protect-yourself\/search-for-consumer-alert)\n\nConsumer Laws\n\n[Go to Consumer Laws](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/protect-yourself\/michigan-consumer-laws)\n\nConsumer Safety\n\n[Go to Consumer Safety](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/protect-yourself\/consumer-safety)\n\nElder Abuse\n\n[Go to Elder Abuse](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/initiatives\/elder-abuse)\n\nRenters' Rights\n\n[Go to Renters' Rights](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/protect-yourself\/renters-rights)\n\nHere, you will find essential guidance and legal insights to help you navigate the sometimes-complex rental landscape.\n\n- [Landlord 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Scams](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams)\n\n- [Recognize a Scam](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams\/recognize-a-scam)\n- [Financial](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams\/financial)\n- [Government](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams\/government)\n- [Grandparents](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams\/grandparents)\n- [Medical](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams\/medical)\n- [Natural Disasters](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams\/natural-disasters)\n- [Romance](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams\/romance)\n- [Social Security](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams\/social-security)\n- [Sweepstakes](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams\/sweepstakes)\n- [Technology](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/scams\/technology)\n- 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By equipping yourself with the tools to recognize a scam, you can be alert to their key features and avoid becoming a victim.\n\n[Report Scams to Consumer Protection](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/complaints)\n\n## Related Resources\nwomen face outline outline with circuit board and binary data flow on blue\n\n### [Artificial Intelligence](https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/consumerprotection\/protect-yourself\/consumer-alerts\/scams\/artificial-intelligence-and-scams)\nAI technology provides many benefits to society. It can teach computers to detect when other computers are trying to breach their cybersecurity measures.\n\nIt can also assist in our daily lives. 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Boilerpipe Text	Alert Email inbox and spam virus with warning caution for notification Scams Scams Stay Informed, Stay Safe & Know Your Rights Video Stay Informed, Stay Safe & Know Your Rights Recognizing a Scam Are you able to spot the signs of a scam when you see them? Scammers are creative, coming up with new and more effective ways to trick you into handing over money or personal information. Arming yourself with knowledge about their current tactics is the best way to make sure you don’t get scammed. Most scams have common characteristics. By equipping yourself with the tools to recognize a scam, you can be alert to their key features and avoid becoming a victim. Report Scams to Consumer Protection Related Resources women face outline outline with circuit board and binary data flow on blue Artificial Intelligence AI technology provides many benefits to society. It can teach computers to detect when other computers are trying to breach their cybersecurity measures. It can also assist in our daily lives. From setting step goals on our smartwatch to routing us on our travels using a map app. Even though AI provides many benefits, it can also be used for malicious purposes. senior woman giving credit card details on the mobile phone in the living room at home Emergency or Grandparents Scams Often, a grandparent receives a frantic call from someone they believe to be their grandchild. The supposed grandchild sounds distressed and may be calling from a noisy location. They claim to be involved in some type of trouble while traveling in Canada or overseas. They ask the grandparent to immediately wire money to post bail or pay for medical treatment or car repairs. The scammer typically asks for several thousand dollars. Young man using voice search on smartphone indoors Smartphone Voice Search You may use apps like Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant to find and dial a number. Scammers are aware of this and have devised ways to trick smartphone users by creating fake customer service numbers that appear in search results when you use voice search. The assist app algorithm will choose the fake number because it appears at the top of the search results. Person reading scam messages on mobile phone Smishing Smishing has the same goal but comes in the form of a text message. The scammer entices the victim by claiming a victim must provide them with a password, account number, or even social security number to stop an alleged fraudulent transaction. Once this information is provided, the scammer can gain access to the device and any personal information stored on it, including email, bank, credit card, or other types of accounts including social media. Scams Topics Debt Collection Medical Natural Disasters Romance Social Security Sweepstakes Technology Unemployment Follow us
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Readable Markdown	Alert Email inbox and spam virus with warning caution for notification ![Michigan Attorney General Logo](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/-/media/Images/Logos/attorney-general.svg?rev=ac822cc34aa7488eb137be5c971b6b84&hash=8C6EF741F3CCE571407FAF68B5A3094B) Scams 1. [Scams]("Scams") Stay Informed, Stay Safe & Know Your Rights Video ## Stay Informed, Stay Safe & Know Your Rights ### Recognizing a Scam Are you able to spot the signs of a scam when you see them? Scammers are creative, coming up with new and more effective ways to trick you into handing over money or personal information. Arming yourself with knowledge about their current tactics is the best way to make sure you don’t get scammed. Most scams have common characteristics. By equipping yourself with the tools to recognize a scam, you can be alert to their key features and avoid becoming a victim. [Report Scams to Consumer Protection](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/complaints) Related Resources women face outline outline with circuit board and binary data flow on blue ### [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/protect-yourself/consumer-alerts/scams/artificial-intelligence-and-scams) AI technology provides many benefits to society. It can teach computers to detect when other computers are trying to breach their cybersecurity measures. It can also assist in our daily lives. From setting step goals on our smartwatch to routing us on our travels using a map app. Even though AI provides many benefits, it can also be used for malicious purposes. senior woman giving credit card details on the mobile phone in the living room at home ### [Emergency or Grandparents Scams](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/protect-yourself/consumer-alerts/scams/grandparent-family-emergency-scam) Often, a grandparent receives a frantic call from someone they believe to be their grandchild. The supposed grandchild sounds distressed and may be calling from a noisy location. They claim to be involved in some type of trouble while traveling in Canada or overseas. They ask the grandparent to immediately wire money to post bail or pay for medical treatment or car repairs. The scammer typically asks for several thousand dollars. Young man using voice search on smartphone indoors ### [Smartphone Voice Search](https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2023/10/31/ag-nessel-amplifies-bbb-warning-about-using-smartphones) You may use apps like Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant to find and dial a number. Scammers are aware of this and have devised ways to trick smartphone users by creating fake customer service numbers that appear in search results when you use voice search. The assist app algorithm will choose the fake number because it appears at the top of the search results. Person reading scam messages on mobile phone ### [Smishing](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/protect-yourself/consumer-alerts/scams/text-message-scams-smishing) Smishing has the same goal but comes in the form of a text message. The scammer entices the victim by claiming a victim must provide them with a password, account number, or even social security number to stop an alleged fraudulent transaction. Once this information is provided, the scammer can gain access to the device and any personal information stored on it, including email, bank, credit card, or other types of accounts including social media. Scams Topics [Debt Collection](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/protect-yourself/consumer-alerts/scams/debt-collector-irs) [Medical](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/scams/medical) [Natural Disasters](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/scams/natural-disasters) [Romance](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/scams/romance) [Social Security](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/scams/social-security) [Sweepstakes](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/scams/sweepstakes) [Technology](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/scams/technology) [Unemployment](https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/scams/unemployment) Follow us
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