February is known as the month of love — but it’s also a peak time for romance scams. Scammers create fake profiles on dating apps and social media to build trust quickly. Once they gain someone’s confidence, they ask for money. The request often involves an emergency, travel costs, medical bills, or even a “can’t-miss”…
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February’s celebrations can bring joy—but they can also create opportunities for theft, scams, or unsafe situations. Whether you’re online, out on a date, or preparing gifts for loved ones, taking a few extra precautions helps ensure your season is filled with happiness, not headaches. Online & Dating SafetyWhether you’re connecting online or meeting someone new,…
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The FBI reports cryptocurrency investment fraud is one of the most prevalent and damaging fraud schemes today. Scammers, through means of manipulation, convince us to deposit more and more money into financial “investments” using cryptocurrency. In truth, these investments are fake; all victim money is under the control of—and ultimately stolen by—criminal actors, usually overseas.  …
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Ever find yourself involved in a road rage incident? Many of us know the feeling of being in an uncomfortable or even unsafe situation on our roads. As more people move to Southwest Florida, the more grace and patience we need to have when we get behind the wheel. One definition of road rage describes…
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Stay safe by shopping on trusted sites, being wary of “too good to be true” deals and verify donation requests, while also protecting your physical mail and being cautious of phishing links and urgent requests. Online Shopping & Accounts · Shop Securely: Stick to trusted retailers, look for “https://” in URLs, and avoid public Wi-Fi…
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