SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S AUGUST 2023 FRAUD ALERT: DISASTER RELIEF SCAMS
The video and still photographs depicting loss of life and property, from natural disasters around the globe, are devastating and heartbreaking…especially to those in Southwest Florida who recently experienced the decimation brought on by Hurricane Ian. While an immeasurable number of volunteers and relief agencies tirelessly and selflessly work to help those in need, catastrophe […]
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNITY OUTREACH NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2023
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S AUGUST 2023 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: RIGHT-ON-RED, THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
Roughly 50 years ago, states began permitting a right turn, following a complete stop, at a red light. The decision was made, partly, as an effort to save fuel during a period where the United States was experiencing significant fuel shortages in the 1970s. Whether or not this practice actually saves fuel remains unknown. What […]
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE NEWSLETTER: JULY 2023
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S JULY 2023 FRAUD ALERT: WARNING SIGNS OF IDENTITY THEFT
The crime of identity theft has continued to grow and expand along with the development of newer technologies and consumer economic conveniences. While the concept of identity theft has become somewhat commonplace, it is critical that individuals make their best efforts to protect their identity and to be observant for warning signs. Most know to […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – CALEA
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNITY OUTREACH NEWSLETTER: JULY 2023
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S JULY 2023 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: THE REALITIES OF DISTRACTED DRIVING
It’s difficult to believe that there was a time that we couldn’t communicate instantly, obtain immediate information, text and call from our vehicles. We have all, to varying degrees, become dependent upon our smart devices and cell phones. Much like other addictions, we compulsively reach for our cell phones and struggle when we are unable […]
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE NEWSLETTER: JUNE 2023
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S JUNE 2023 FRAUD ALERT: USE OF THE FDIC LOGO
Nationwide, law enforcement agencies are receiving reports and complaints regarding fraudulent financial/banking “opportunities.” In 1933, Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for purposes of securing public confidence in our country’s financial system. The FDIC scrutinizes financial institutions and insures deposits within those approved banking organizations. Since the founding of the FDIC, not a […]