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Cape Coral Warns of Potential Event Scam

The City of Cape Coral has been notified of a scam on Facebook involving a fake event claiming to be held at Cape Coral City Hall. The scammer claims to have a vendor event scheduled for July 29 & 30 at City Hall and requests...

STUDENT LOAD FORGIVENESS SCAM

Following the announcement of recent legislation designated to offer limited loan forgiveness, scammers diligently went to work to find ways to extract personal information from enthusiastic and unsuspecting student-load consumers. It has been reported, nationwide, that individuals have received phone calls, text messages and messages...

ALERT: TECH SUPPORT SCAMS

Last month, LCSO was notified of a “Geek Squad” scam that had been reported to our Economics Crime Unit. Along similar lines, it appears that “Tech Support” scams have become commonplace and have been reported to our agency.  This fraudulent activity involves criminals falsely representing legitimate...

SCAM ALERT

Please be advised that we have been made aware of a TEXT SCAM currently circulating throughout the community. Scammers are texting residents with a “discount link” to purchase Lee County Sheriff’s Office shirts. DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK...DO NOT RESPOND...DO NOT SEND ANY...

Scammers are Targeting Owners of Vacant Unimproved Lots

Realtors, title companies and lot owners should be keenly aware of a current common scam involving illegally and fraudulently selling lots away from unknowing owners. The Cape Coral Police Department has received numerous complaints of title fraud occurring or being attempted. The scam has shown that...

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WARNS OF MOVING SCAMS

You could be out thousands of dollars when you need the cash most. This is the time of year when people move the most and it also is the time of year when moving scams pick up, the Better Business Bureau warns. Before picking a...

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