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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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S OCTOBER 2024 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: PREVENTING PORCH PIRACY

As difficult as it is to believe, holiday season is quickly approaching. Eager and enthusiastic holiday shoppers will begin their online searches for gifts and delivery services will be flooding porches and doorways with boxes and bags. With this surge of deliveries comes a rise in package thefts. The following are ideas and thoughts that…
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