Tag: Scams
Beware the ‘Grandparents Scam’
grandparents receive a call saying their grandkids are in trouble and need money to get bailed out of jail
‘Tis the season to avoid getting scammed while shopping online
scams this holiday season are coming in many different shapes and sizes
Telephone scams now targeting the elderly and how to avoid fraudsters
Scammers are targeting our elderly now. Here are some important tips to protect you and your family . . .
Scam alert for Indian River County
Have you received a call from the Sheriff’s Office recently saying that you failed to report for jury duty?
Scammers posing as Electric Co. reps want you to send them gift cards or lose your home’s power
… the calls may come from a 1-800 number, may happen late in the day and the automated phone prompts are similar to FPL’s prompt system.
Dozens, including a few celebrities, arrested in nationwide college admissions and cheating scam
In many instances, the students were unaware that their parents had arranged for the cheating.
FBI warning: Cyber scammers are targeting holiday shoppers
On December 18, the FBI issued a release reminding shoppers to be aware of cyber criminals and their aggressive and creative ways to steal money and personal information. Scammers use […]
Teen uses dating app ‘MeetMe’ to lure men to be kidnapped and robbed by her accomplices
Late-night dates turned into terrifying rides for two male victims in South Florida. And detectives in Broward County believe that there are still more victims out there. In the two […]
Adultery blackmail scam targeting Florida residents
The FBI in Jacksonville is warning residents of central Florida and beyond of an emerging scam that is targeting a variety of individuals. FBI Ocala has received numerous reports of […]
