Fraud Alerts

Residents Concerned About Multiple "Phishing" Phone Calls
Mar 05, 2010 - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Hotline has received numerous calls within the last twenty four hours regarding residents receiving automated phone calls "phis....Click here

Your Fraud Line In Action
Feb 18, 2010 - This week the Lee County Sheriff’s Office kept two elderly persons from becoming victims of a Lottery scam.

The Fraud line recently received information th....Click here

Your Account Has Been Suspended!
Feb 15, 2010 - It does not matter who you are or what your email address is, you can receive an email that looks like this:

Notification

In order to protect your accoun....Click here

ATTENTION: INTERNET USERS BEWARE OF OLD SCAMS IN THE NEW YEAR!
Jan 19, 2010 - Over the last few months, The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line has received numerous complaints regarding online advertisements for employment, merchandise and....Click here

How to Prevent Fraud in 2010
Dec 15, 2009 - 1. Whether approached on the street, at my door or by telephone, I will not talk to strangers!
2. When making major financial decisions, I will get several opin....Click here

12 Scams of Christmas
Dec 08, 2009 - Just as we are hitting the malls and cybermalls looking for the ideal gift for that someone special at just the right price the con-artists are lurking in the same a....Click here

Beware of Fraudulent Business Practices
Dec 03, 2009 - As a result of today’s unstable economy, many people are becoming victims of those who practice unsavory business tactics. There are many individuals and organizati....Click here

Check Out Charities Before Giving
Nov 17, 2009 - Are your mailboxes filling up with year-end solicitations for charitable donations? Deciding to whom to give is not always easy. There are no laws that require chari....Click here

Your Account Has Been Suspended!
Oct 14, 2009 - It does not matter who you are or what your email address is, you can receive an email that looks like this:

Notification

In order to protect your accoun....Click here

Your Grandchildren Need Help
Aug 18, 2009 - Think you recognize that voice at the other end of the line? Well, it might not be who you think it is. That’s what a couple of Lee County residents recently learned....Click here

Protecting Your Home and Car from Burglars
Jul 14, 2009 - With summer comes an increase in home and car burglaries. These thieves often get in through open and unlocked windows, doors and garage doors.

Home Protectio....Click here

Top Fraud Line Scams
Jun 24, 2009 - The Fraud Line at the Lee County Sheriff’s has experienced an increase of calls of 208% between the months of March and May 2009 over the same time period in 2008. T....Click here

Your Debit Card Has Been Deactivated
Jun 15, 2009 - Imagine receiving a text message from your bank confirming you have deactivated your debit card and that if you have any questions you should contact them. Of course....Click here

Stimulus Check - In the Mail?
May 17, 2009 - The scammers are at it again; they have taken the $250 stimulus check many seniors qualify for by virtue of receiving Social Security, VA benefits or Railroad benefi....Click here

"This is Craig from the church"
Apr 16, 2009 - That is how the caller starts out his conversation; he has been described as a very polite young man who says he is calling from "the church" and that they are in th....Click here

Caution - That Unbelievable Job Offer You Just Learned About May Be A Scam!
Mar 12, 2009 - With a local unemployment rate of 11.5%, many employed Lee County residents concerned about their jobs, hours being cut and nest eggs quickly dwindling employment sc....Click here

Stop Calling Me!
Feb 16, 2009 - Tired of calls from strangers? Take back control of your telephone!
-Register your home and mobile phone on the National DO NOT CALL Registry. It’s easy and....Click here

Puppy Unit Donations
Feb 05, 2009 - Today we received a call on our Fraud Line from a citizen asking if the Lee County Sheriff's Office solicits for donations over the telephone.

The male caller....Click here

Tax Season Brings Scams
Jan 13, 2009 - Many scams are already circulating regarding rebates, refunds, tax law changes and that dreaded of all dreads...audits. If you receive an unsolicited call or email f....Click here

Check Out Charities Before Giving
Dec 15, 2008 - Are your mailboxes filling up with year-end solicitations for charitable donations? Deciding to whom to give is not always easy. There are no laws that require chari....Click here

Flat Tire - It Could be a Scam
Dec 11, 2008 - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office asks that everyone be extra vigilant while walking through parking lots this holiday season. To date, our agency has been notified of....Click here

Fake Check Scams - Don't Let Greed Cloud Your Common Sense
Nov 17, 2008 - Every month in Lee County, hundreds of consumers try to deposit fake checks they’ve received in the mail into their banks, credit unions or other check cashing busin....Click here

$30,000 Lost to Con-artist
Nov 05, 2008 - Two Lee County seniors recently lost $30,000 between them from con-artists working our area. Unfortunately the scams are not new, but they work and that is why we ke....Click here

Working with the Sheriff's Office - True or False
Oct 13, 2008 - We have received several phone calls recently about a crime prevention group stating they are working with the Sheriff’s Office and that we have requested that they ....Click here

You've Won
Sep 15, 2008 - We all love to hear those words; unfortunately though when this phrase is spoken there is often a catch. We don’t always learn of the catch until after we have lost ....Click here

Winner's International Sweepstakes
Aug 07, 2008 - "Your name has been selected as the winner of the Winner’s International Sweepstakes. We are a marketing company hired by Winner’s International of Las Vegas Nevada ....Click here

Easy Paycheck
Jul 09, 2008 - Want an easy paycheck? One group of con-artists are calling people asking if they are interested in earning up to $39,000 per year by calling people who have satisfi....Click here

Scammed and Almost Scammed Again
May 15, 2008 - Several years ago a Lee County citizen became the victim of the Australian Lottery Scam. In this she lost $175,000. Because of this crime she had to sell her home; ....Click here

Changing All Account Numbers Nationwide
Apr 30, 2008 - This is the call many Lee County residents are receiving from a con-artist attempting to get their checking account numbers. The con-artist claims to be working with....Click here

Medical Identity Theft
Apr 15, 2008 - There’s a trend in identity theft that is growing and becoming a monster to tame. "As we all know growing older and visiting doctors seem to go hand in hand, but tha....Click here

Economic Stimulus Check Scam
Mar 15, 2008 - Most of us have heard about the Economic Stimulus checks; unfortunately our many industrious con-artists have as well and are taking full advantage of it. These con-....Click here

Beware of Counterfeit Check Scam
Feb 27, 2008 - Criminals are always looking for an opportunity to take advantage of someone. The Lee County Sheriff's Office wants the public to be aware of a recent scam that is ....Click here

Nosey Neighbor's Wanted
Feb 15, 2008 - During the month of February the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unknown female that entered a home while the owner was napping. When the home ow....Click here

Beware Fake Debt Collection Agencies
Jan 15, 2008 - Scammers are using people's fear of being labeled "deadbeats" to extort money from honest, creditworthy consumers.
Posing as a collection agency, the con artis....Click here

Check Out Charities BEFORE Giving
Nov 15, 2007 - Are your mailboxes filling up with year-end solicitations for charitable donations? Deciding to whom to give is not always easy. There are no laws that require cha....Click here

Beware of Internet Fraud
Oct 15, 2007 - The internet is a great way to advertise inexpensively anything you want to sell to all internet users; there are a number of popular websites just for this purpose.....Click here

Detecting Identity Theft: Quicker the Better
Sep 15, 2007 - To minimize the effects of ID theft, self-detection is the best protection.
? Monitor your account balances and activity at least weekly. This will help you ca....Click here

Stop Calling Me!
Aug 15, 2007 - One of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft and telemarketing fraud is to stop businesses and charities from selling your name. To remove your name....Click here

Beware of Traveling Con-Artists
Jul 15, 2007 - Traveling con artists are in Lee County. "Travelers" arrive every spring and typically prey on elderly homeowners with door-to-door roofing, paving and other scams,....Click here

Protecting Your Home and Car from Burglars
Jun 15, 2007 - With summer come an increase in home and car burglaries and frequently these thieves get in through open and unlocked windows, doors and garage doors.

Home Pr....Click here

International Lottery Schemes Blanket Lee County
May 16, 2007 - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of mailings announcing "winners" in lotteries from all over the world. Included in the letter is usuall....Click here

Tips to Prevent ID Theft
Apr 15, 2007 - Theft of databases has increased people’s fear of computer hackers. Remember however, you are just as likely to have your identity stolen via purse snatchings, mail....Click here

What You Need to Know about Sweepstakes
Mar 15, 2007 -