Scams

Fraudulent PayFLClerk Website and Social Media Spoofing

Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) has become aware of unauthorized and fraudulent activity involving the spoofing of the official website, www.PayFLClerk.com. A malicious actor has created look-alike domains and deceptive social media accounts in an attempt to mislead the public and redirect users to illegitimate platforms. Examples of spoofed domains include: payflclerk(.)com(.)com www-payflclerk(.)com Fraudulent social media accounts include: Facebook: facebook(.)com/payflclerk Twitter/X: x(.)com/payflclerks Always ensure you are clicking on the official homepage or social media accounts of the Florida Clerks website before proceeding with any transaction.

Fake Jobs Offers

Consumers have reported online employment boards are being used to fake positions or work-from-home schemes. These scammers will pose as recruiters, contact employment seekers offering positions and often ask for personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account information to complete the employment process or set up direct deposits. Always do research to determine if a job posting is legitimate by reviewing outside sources or contacting the company or entity directly.

Passport Processing Scam in Pinellas

Consumers have reported that scammers are falsely claiming to represent FedEx and offering to process passport applications. Customers are being charged online for passport processing and then being directed to visit the Pinellas Clerk's office for an acceptance agent signature and document review without the required consent form or proof of travel itinerary. Consumers should always verify any information received from the clerk's office is legitimate by contacting the office directly. Customers who notice a suspicious passport application or website or who have paid a scammer are encouraged to report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Misuse of personal information can be reported at IdenityTheft.gov.

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