August 2024: Shopping Center/Mall Safety Tips
Malls and shopping centers are excellent places to make purchases of all kinds and, as a result, these locations tend to be well populated and teeming with activity. Shoppers migrate from store to store, occasionally stopping to eat or for a cup of coffee, and all too often pay little attention to the people around […]
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S OCTOBER 2025 FRAUD ALERT: DON’T “FALL” FOR FRAUD
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 […]
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNITY OUTREACH NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 2025
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S OCTOBER 2025 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: FALL INTO GOOD HABITS
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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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S SEPTEMBER 2025 FRAUD ALERT: QUESTION EVERYTHING YOU SEE ONLINE
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 […]
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNITY OUTREACH NEWSLETTER: SEPTEMBER 2025
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S SEPTEMBER 2025 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: PREPARING FOR THE UNPLANNED
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 […]
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2025
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S AUGUST 2025 FRAUD ALERT: FAKE SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL SCAMS
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. […]