Scams

This page collects the 37 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Scams”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Public Safety, Consumer Protection, and Fraud Prevention.

1. Fri, Oct 301 item
   1. Miami woman receives $250 payment after Facebook Marketplace scam reportAn anonymous Miami woman who was defrauded out of $250 in a Facebook Marketplace shelving unit sale received full repayment from a relative of the buyer after media and police intervention. Because thMiami-Dade County
2. Tue, Sep 151 item
   1. San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Larry Cohen warns residents of fraudulent federal property tax freeze scamSan Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Larry Cohen issued a warning Tuesday regarding a property tax scam that falsely claims homeowners can reduce or freeze property taxes by filing a non-existent San Diego County
3. Tue, Sep 11 item
   1. Pinellas County resident warns of sophisticated phone scam involving fake arrest warrantsA Pinellas County man was targeted by a sophisticated phone scam where callers posed as Sheriff's Office officials and demanded a $300,000 wire transfer to resolve a fake arrest warrant. The scammer uHillsborough County2 reports
4. Fri, Aug 211 item
   1. FTC warns consumers about 'brushing' scams and malicious QR codes in unsolicited packagesThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning residents that receiving unsolicited packages may indicate a 'brushing' scam or compromised personal information. The agency advises against scanning QR cHillsborough County
5. Tue, Aug 181 item
   1. Manatee County police report recent incidents of vandalism, medical emergencies, and gift card scamsLocal law enforcement agencies responded to a series of incidents between August 7 and August 10, including a $800 gift card fraud, a bicyclist injury, and reports of suspected drugging. The reports iManatee County
6. Sat, Aug 81 item
   1. Brownsville Police Department warns residents of fraudulent impersonation callsThe Brownsville Police Department is warning residents about an increase in scam calls where individuals impersonate police officers to demand payment for fake arrest warrants or jury duty absences. THillsborough County
7. Wed, Jul 292 items
   1. Understanding the 'Brushing' Scam: Why You Might Receive Unordered PackagesA Deerfield Beach resident reported receiving numerous unsolicited packages containing empty items or random goods, a tactic known as 'brushing.' Experts warn that these packages often contain QR codeMiami-Dade County
   2. What to do if you receive mystery packages in the mailMiami-Dade County

1. 01Largo Police Departmentorganization2 mentions
2. 02Federal Trade Commissionorganization2 mentions
3. 03Pinellas County Sheriff's Officeorganization2 mentions
4. 04Attorney General of Floridaorganization2 mentions
5. 05Better Business Bureau of Southeast Floridaorganization2 mentions
6. 06HCSOorganization1 mentions
7. 07Larry Cohenperson1 mentions
8. 08Susan M. Collinsperson1 mentions
9. 09Miamiplace1 mentions
10. 10TPDorganization1 mentions