As October brings seasonal activities and preparations for the holidays, scammers and fraudsters ramp up their efforts to take advantage of unsuspecting residents. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone to stay alert and protect themselves from common scams that often spike this time of year. Watch Out for These Scams: Phishing and…
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Even without falling temperatures, October in Florida brings a change in pace—shorter daylight hours, seasonal celebrations, and new safety considerations Unfortunately, the change of season can also present new opportunities for criminal activity. With Halloween around the corner and the days getting darker earlier, it’s more important than ever to prioritize home and personal safety.…
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Criminals, many who live on the other side of our planet, are coming for us. Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a significant impact and basically upping the scam or con game for these people. So, how do we sift through the fake madness when celebrity and business impersonation scams are bigger than ever? Right now, deep…
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Planning for the unplanned – Are you prepared? Do you have a plan if the unthinkable happens? We call it the unthinkable, but these days we know anything can happen…anywhere, anytime. In crime prevention and safety, we often discuss “crisis rehearsal;” a fancy way of saying “if this, then that” or “when/then.”  It means taking…
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For all intents and purposes, the majority of Americans are involved in a variety of subscriptions. Be it Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Ipsy, The Farmer’s Dog, etc., we pay monthly fees to subscribe to streaming networks, magazines, weight-loss programs, pet food…you name it. As our dependence upon subscriptions grows, opportunities to defraud us grow, as well.…
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