As I share this message, Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged, flowers are sent…love is always in the air in middle-February.  Sadly, fraud is, as well. Those searching for that romantic connection often turn to online dating resources hoping to meet that special someone.  The ongoing pandemic has left many lonely and isolated, perhaps making them…
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Attention all inmates’ family and friends, there is a change in inmate postal mail delivery. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has contracted with Smart Communications to provide MailGuard electronic mail services. MailGuard is a quick and efficient way for inmates to receive letters and photos electronically. The changes are being made to streamline the operations…
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents and visitors to be aware of a current phone scam involving criminals posing as Lee County Sheriff’s Office staff members. Using a technique known as “spoofing,” scammers utilize existing technology to transmit false caller ID numbers to your phone display.  In this particular case, calls appear to…
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A MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO:  VEHICULAR BREAK-INS Fifteen seconds…that’s approximately the amount of time required to fully ransack the interior of your unlocked vehicle and to remove any and all valuables.  Fifteen seconds… Despite local and national efforts and public service announcements reminding vehicle owners to lock their cars and trucks…despite…
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Cryptocurrency…a digital currency that only exists electronically…is exchanged and purchased online, through an exchange platform, without the involvement of a bank or banking entity. There are many “brands” of cryptocurrency with the list growing daily. Cryptocurrency has become a popular form of investment and can be used for quick payments, to avoid transaction fees that…
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A local bank manager reached out to one of our Lee County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Practitioners, just prior to the start of the new year, and shared a concern that I believe needs to be readdressed. While the topic of password security is not new, and while many have tired of warnings regarding identity…
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