Cyber Fraud Alert
The Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) recently learned of a systemic and aggressive campaign to exploit cybersecurity flaws in public-facing websites...
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The vaccine’s out there, Tampa Bay. So are the bad guys
The caller identified himself as Agent Johnson. He was with the Vaccination Distribution Committee, he said, and wanted to talk about...
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Vaccine sign-up alerts: Real or scam?
With an abundance of information regarding the vaccine comes confusion, and it opens the doors for scammers. Texts, emails and social...
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Davis Medical Center warns residents about phone scam using “Caller ID Spoofing”
Davis Health System is warning residents about a phone scam that uses “caller ID spoofing.” “We are aware of several recent...
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Fla. launches consumer protection initiative for seniors
Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis was joined by the Sumter County Sheriffs’ Office in The Villages to announce the...
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“Don’t post your vaccine card” warns BBB
With COVID-19 vaccinations ramping up nationwide, the Better Business Bureau is warning of potential identity theft and scams. The BBB said...
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Scammers set up fake websites posing as COVID-19 treatments to trick people
Scammers set up fake websites posing as pharmaceutical companies making COVID-19 treatments in order to defraud people, US Department of Justice...
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OSF HealthCare warns of potential phone scam
OSF HealthCare has been made aware of potential phone scam activity making use of its caller ID. OSF HealthCare has learned...
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FBI warns of fraud schemes regarding COVID-19 vaccines
The FBI is warning the public about fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines. Scammers may use fabricated vaccine waitlists or medical...
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How to find out if a secret life insurance policy is taken out on you
Fraud of all types is on the rise during the pandemic, everything from medical identity theft to secret life insurance policies....
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