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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S JANUARY 2025 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: MORE THOUGHTS REGARDING PORCH PIRACY

With the surge in online orders comes an obvious rise in the number of packages left on doorsteps and porches…and the number of villainous individuals plotting to pilfer your parcels. A national news agency recently reported that an estimated 120 million packages…$12 billion worth of online orders…were stolen in 2024. This practice of theft has…
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S DECEMBER 2024 FRAUD ALERT: “GONE PHISHING”

The number of text and email messages indicating that you missed a delivery, that the postal service is holding a parcel addressed to you, that one of your streaming service accounts has been violated or that a financial account, belonging to you, has had “unusual activity” are growing on a daily basis. They arrive with…
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S DECEMBER 2024 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: PARKING LOT SAFETY

Many of us will be scouring mall parking lots for open spots and, quite likely, settling for a parking space quite far from mall entrances. These far reaches of the lot are rarely used…likely only during holiday season…and often lack sufficient lighting and security cameras. While I’ll always recommend parking in a well-lit area, this…
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S NOVEMBER 2024 FRAUD ALERT: “WE’VE SPOTTED FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY…”

On a personal note, few things trouble me more than hard working individuals…especially seniors…losing their life savings to fraudulent activity. Individuals toil for decades, scrimping and saving, hoping to gather savings for their retirement. Decades of savings can be lost in a matter of minutes. While there are variations to this criminal act, it generally…
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S NOVEMBER 2024 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: SAFETY DURING HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON

Halloween has passed and, if you haven’t already done so, your focus will soon turn toward holiday shopping. “Season” here in Southwest Florida has begun and roadways, malls and restaurants will swell with the influx of snowbirds and tourists. Each year, I reach out to our residents and guests reminding them that while enjoying this…
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S OCTOBER 2024 FRAUD ALERT: AVOIDING CONTRACTOR FRAUD AND UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS

Lee County has suffered significant storm damage over the course of two years. Compounding the sadness and frustration felt when one’s home is damaged or destroyed is attempting to repair and rebuild quickly and efficiently. Our county is extremely fortunate to be home to some of the finest contractors in the nation; many of whom…
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