Scams

Federal Officer Impersonation

Consumers have reported that scam callers are identifying themselves as a federal officer and typically instruct people to wire or mail “settlement” money or to assist law enforcement with an investigation against a bank. These calls are fraudulent, and call recipients should hang up immediately. Federal agencies do not call or email individuals threatening them to send money or to use their personal money as “bait” for a federal investigation.

Fake Calls from the Lee County Sheriff's Office

Reports have been made of a fake phone calls that appear to be coming from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number (239-477-1000) and scammers are claiming that recipients of the phone call have outstanding warrants or subpoenas and are facing criminal charges. The scammers are telling the victims that they must purchase gift cards and read the gift card numbers to the scammers in order to avoid being arrested. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will never contact you requesting money/payment for any reason. Should you receive such a call from 239-477-1000, or from any number where an individual is posing as a law enforcement officer requesting money/gift cards/payment, please hang up and contact the LCSO Fraud Unit at 239-258-3292.

"FDLE Tampa" Fake Calls

Consumers are receiving calls claiming to be from “FDLE Tampa,” utilizing a spoofed telephone number mimicking “813-878-7300.” These scammers are claiming to be FDLE employees and threatening legal action regarding warrants. Be advised, these calls are fraudlent. These scams are frequently used to collect your personal and financial information. FDLE and law enforcement agencies do not discuss warrants over the phone or request payment in any form, including gift cards or cryptocurrency, to “clear” them.

Missed Jury Duty Scam

Scammers are posing as law enforcement, falsely claiming you missed jury duty and attempting to obtain money or personal information, don’t fall for it. If you’re ever unsure, contact your local law enforcement.

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