Fraud Alerts

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line has received dozens of complaints in the last week from residents who have received spam text messages, also known as...

A real estate scam that recently surfaced in Southwest Florida serves as a timely warning to those in the business of selling property and/or representing agents ...

Would you knowingly allow a thief to have direct access to your checking account? Most likely the answer is a resounding no! Unfortunately, you may be doing just ...

On a recent Tuesday morning, the fraud line rang and a local taxi driver reported his concern for an elderly passenger he believed was being scammed in a sweepsta...

As you prepare for the April 15th deadline for filing your income tax return with the IRS, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging consumers to be extra-...

Many couples celebrated Valentines Day with cards, chocolates and red roses. Sweet expressions of undying love, devotion and affection for that special someone. S...

Every day we find ourselves interacting with modern technology. Our “devices” provide us convenience, entertainment, and connection to a world that is availab...

As 2012 quickly comes to a close, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to remain vigilant in protecting your identity, personal credit, and bank accounts...

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit recently received an e-mail forwarded by a concerned resident who suspected the e-mail “allegedly” sen...

With holiday travel quickly approaching, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office encourages you to practice “Anti-Hacking Packing” by following these simple tips th...

October is Crime Prevention Month and a time to Celebrate Safe Communities. CSC is crime prevention done the ri...

Question: What do most government agencies, public and private corporations, home based businesses, schools, seniors and students have in common?...

Summer vacation has come to an end; students have returned to the classroom and the daily grind of homework has begun. With today’s technology, most kids will s...

Did you know that Identity Theft is quickly becoming the crime of the 21st century? In fact, nearly 12 million Americans were the victims of identity theft in 201...

Scammers are at it once again, this time targeting Earthlink e-mail account holders with threats of closing their accounts if they don’t respond to the request ...

Within the last 24 hours, a very disturbing and frightening phone scam has been reported to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office by several concerned residents. Citi...

After receiving a call on the fraud line from a concerned citizen who almost fell for what appeared to be a legitimate classified ad, the Lee County Sheriff’s O...

It’s that time of year when homeowners need to remember that con-artists are in our area looking for an easy way to make fast money through home improvement sca...

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning owners of cellular phones to be aware of a “smishing” scam that’s been circulating the area over the last sever...

A young woman looking for work on Craigslist contacted the Lee County Sheriff’s Office fraud line to report that she was duped out of $2,600 by an on-line scamm...

The sun is shining, the fish are biting and many residents are ready to hitch up the boat and trailer and head to the back bays, the rivers and the gulf. As you p...

Your bags are packed, the car is loaded, the house is locked and it’s finally time to hit the road on your long awaited summer vacation. While you may have secu...

Imagine a cool breeze, sand in your toes and a bright orange sunset. For many, this is the picture perfect description of a dream vacation; but if you aren’t ca...

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line received a call this week from a 19 year old college student who reported being scammed out of nearly $1,000 in what ...

As the weather heats up and daylight lasts long into the evening, many people will welcome the Florida summer by hitting the highway for a long-anticipated vacati...

As April 15th quickly approaches, many Lee County residents are busy preparing their 2011 income tax returns. Unfortunately, some people who have already submitte...

This week the Lee County Sheriff’s Office fraud line received approximately ten (10) complaints from residents who have received harassing and threatening phone...

The increase in the number of calls made to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in 2011 is beginning to show that callers are anxious to report frauds and scams; as...

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line recently received a phone call from a local homeowner who discovered the home she has for sale is also being advertis...

Southwest Florida residents are keeping the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line very busy in the first few weeks of 2012 as reports of various frauds and sca...

Scammers pretending to be with the “Jamaica Lottery” have been busy preying on the elderly in Southwest Florida over the last several months, taking advantage...

It’s that time of year when bells are ringing, folks are singing and charitable organizations are asking for your help. Donating money to charities is a wonderf...

The holiday season is filled with good will, plenty of cheer and of course, the “gift of giving”. In the spirit of giving to loved ones and friends, many cons...

Just as you are hitting the malls and cybermalls looking for the ideal gift for that someone special this holiday season, be assured that con-artists are looking ...

A cool breeze, low humidity and the return of friends and neighbors from up north can only mean one thing; fall has once again arrived in Southwest Florida. Unfor...

Over the last few months, The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line has received numerous complaints regarding online advertisements for employment, merc...