SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S APRIL 2025 FRAUD ALERT: “WRONG NUMBER TEXT SCAMS”

They’re becoming more prevalent and many of us have received them. “I’m running late…be there in 15 minutes.” “They mistakenly left your package on my doorstep.” “I can’t believe she did that to us!” “Is this Robert?” The texts come from unfamiliar numbers. Out of confusion and/or kindness, many recipients respond to these messages. By…
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S APRIL 2025 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: THE VALUE OF LIGHTING

The list of proactive security measures that can be taken to protect your home and/or business is lengthy. Some are more effective than others. Surprisingly, few of these measures are more effective than efficient lighting. Bright lights deter criminal activity. Thieves, burglars and vandals search for low-risk targets…locations at which their movements and methods are…
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S MARCH 2025 FRAUD ALERT: NEVER-ENDING TOLL SCAMS

They seemingly arrive daily. “You have unpaid tolls.” Many of us are now aware of this fraudulent message, but have questions regarding the content. We presented some questions to Joshua Hanchey, Senior Technology Specialist at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Question: “Is merely visiting the listed web site damaging in any way?” Answer: “If you…
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S MARCH 2025 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: SPRING BREAK SAFETY

The term, “Spring Break,” conjures images of young adults crowding our beaches and bars, late night gatherings and volleyball in the sand. We must remember, however, that our county’s school-aged children are also on break…the week of March 17th in Lee County and the prior week, March 10 through 14, in Collier County. This respite…
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