Category Archives: Fraud & Security

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season And Educate Yourself for Home Repair Scams

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Did you know that Hurricane Season begins on June 1st and ends November 30th.  While 97% of tropical cyclone activity happens during this period, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says some storms can form before and after those dates.   The most active period of Hurricane Season is typically mid-August to mid-October.   […]

Wire Fraud……Don’t be Scammed……Know This…….

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How is wire fraud committed: Phishing: Fraudsters send emails or messages that appear to be from legitimate sources, tricking you into providing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers.  Never give out pertinent information over the phone or through email/text, unless YOU have initiated the call to the company or financial institution. Business Email […]

Tips on avoiding disaster-related scams 2025

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Scammers are notorious for plying their deadly trade prior to and after a disaster. Floridians are especially vulnerable and often targeted; especially during the hurricane season. According to a September 12, 2017 article in the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com) Florida has 1,600 mobile home communities and 828000 mobile homes – and less than one-third were built […]

Romance Scams…. What you need to know

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Did you know that Romance scams are quite common and have been increasing in prevalence?  In 2023, over 64,000 people reported being victims of a romance scam.  Reported losses totaled a staggering $1.1 billion.  Additionally, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received 17,823 complaints, with victims losing nearly $653 million.  These numbers would be significantly […]

Hello any fools out there? Yes, this can be your National Holiday, if you let Scammers take over!

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Hey don’t be a fool and get caught up being a victim of Scams out there. Read carefully the latest on Scams below. Scammers are notorious for plying their deadly trade prior to and after a disaster. Floridians are especially vulnerable and often targeted; especially during the hurricane season. According to a September 12, 2017 […]