Scams

This page collects the 35 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, Fraud Prevention, and Consumer Protection.

1. Tue, Sep 11 item
   1. Pinellas County resident warns of sophisticated phone scam involving fake arrest warrantsA Pinellas County resident was targeted by a phone scammer posing as a sheriff's official who demanded a $300,000 wire transfer to resolve a fake arrest warrant. The scammer used a fraudulent warrant Hillsborough2 reports
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
   2. What to do if you receive mystery packages in the mailMiami-Dade

1. 01Cinthya Lavinperson2 mentions
2. 02Federal Trade Commissionorganization2 mentions
3. 03Pinellas County Sheriff's Officeorganization2 mentions
4. 04Courtney Allenperson2 mentions
5. 05Better Business Bureau of Southeast Floridaorganization2 mentions
6. 06Chief Hobbsperson2 mentions
7. 07Largo Police Departmentorganization2 mentions
8. 08Kim Watsonperson2 mentions
9. 09Attorney General of Floridaorganization2 mentions
10. 10Ben Wagnerperson2 mentions