Provided By: Fox13 Tampa Bay News TAMPA, Fla. – Floridians are getting scammed out of money at an alarming rate and losing hundreds of millions of dollars last year, according to a recent investment fraud report. The report, conducted by the investment fraud law firm, Carlson Law in Miami, found Floridians lost more than $311 million to investment […]
Category Archives: Fraud & Security
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Distinguishing between scams and fraud can be easily done as they both fall under criminal offenses, with fraud being considered the more grave offense. Numerous fraudulent activities are categorized as felonies as opposed to scams, which are generally classified as misdemeanors. Additional resources regarding scams and frauds can be accessed in the Federal Trade Commission’s […]
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Understanding the difference between scams and fraud is quite easy, both are criminal offenses, whilst fraud is the more serious of the two. Many frauds are classified as felonies versus scams, which are typically classified as misdemeanors (https://www.darkowl.com). Further information on scams and frauds can be found in a federal Trade Commission “Glossary of Scams […]
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Provided By CBS12 Six fraudsters are accused of stealing nearly $250,000 from Florida seniors through grandparent scams, the Florida Attorney General (AG) announced on Monday. The Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution said the scam affected seniors in multiple counties, including Palm Beach, Brevard, Broward, Lee, Miami-Dade, Orange, and Sarasota. The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Vice […]
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By The office of Senator Rick Scott As a member of the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging, Senator Rick Scott is fighting to protect Florida’s seniors from fraud and was proud to host a Senate Aging Hearing in the Villages with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on the growing risk of financial scams. The Internal […]
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Building a backyard pool is expensive, but Diana Decker of Westlake had saved up for it. In 2020, she thought she gave her investment to a reputable company, Villa Pavers and Pools. “It makes you not want to trust anybody anymore,” said Decker in 2021. A state investigation found that the company and its owner, […]
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Identity theft is one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes in the United States. ID theft occurs when someone steals another person’s personal information. According to a 2024 Consumer Affairs Report: “2024 Identity Theft Statistics”, Identity theft has soared 584% over the last 20 years. How is illegally obtained personal data used? Fraudsters are known […]
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Have you ever been the victim of a crime or scam? For many seniors, the answer is, “Yes, I have!” There are several reasons that seniors are more likely than younger adults to be targeted for scams. Criminals think (sometimes correctly) that seniors are less tech-savvy and more susceptible than younger people. Scammers exploit these […]
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Did you know that seniors are the population group most likely to be “scammed?” According to the Federal Trade Commission, American consumers were scammed out of 8.8 billion dollars in 2022. Seniors lost the most money compared to other age groups. Seniors are often targeted by scammer criminals for several reasons; they are thought to […]
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OurSeniors Radio welcomes Anthony Luizzo, Volunteer for Seniors Vs Crime Program Volusia County and host Julian G. Cantillo. Tune in here: https://ourseniors.net/radio/seniors-vs-crime-december-2-2023/
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On this week OurSeniors Radio show topic on Seniors Vs Crime hosted by Julian G. Cantillo and our guest speaker Anthony Luizzo, Volunteer for Seniors Vs Crime Program Volusia County. Topic: Seniors Vs Crime When: December 2, 2023, 8AM Eastern Host: Julian G. Cantillo Guest: Anthony Luizzo, Volunteer for Seniors Vs Crime Program Volusia County […]
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This is just an example of some of the Fraud and Scams out there affecting OurSeniors. Be on the lookout and yes check your statements from medicare and Medicaid. Take a look:https://cbs12.com/news/local/marianna-zadov-shimon-leizgold-local-dentist-husband-arrested-medicaid-fraud-overcharged-thousands-patients-stole-attorney-general-ashley-moody-florida-november-14-2023