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Blake DowlingNovember 26, 2018

I saw Christmas tree lights up this weekend. Why? It’s not December. This just seems manic in my opinion. Shouldn’t you wait until December? Polling will take place on this matter soon. In other news, I was going to write something on tech issues with the elections but that’s been done, certain counties down south […]

Staff ReportsOctober 9, 2017

If you got an email saying you won $1 Million in Mega Millions, it’s a scam, the Florida Lottery said Monday. Scammers are behind the email, seeking “to obtain personal and financial information,” the Lottery said in a news release. “Do not respond to these emails—if you have not purchased a ticket, you cannot win […]

Drew WilsonMarch 27, 2017

Right-leaning group 60 Plus Association is formally supporting a warning released last week by Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam for seniors to watch out for IRS scams. Putnam Friday called for Florida seniors to be cautious of people impersonating IRS agents claiming they can sort out tax refund payment problems or get big deductions for previous tax years […]

Melissa RossNovember 25, 2015

Federal prosecutors say a massive pharmacy fraud settlement in Florida is just the beginning. “Early next year, we’ll start bringing criminal charges against individual doctors,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Mehta says. Mehta says his office thinks the scam began in 2013 when the military health care program Tricare started seeing a big spike in compounded […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 16, 2015

Duval County Property Appraiser Jerry Holland posted a warning on Facebook Friday about someone claiming to be an appraiser prowling Atlantic Beach and preying on homeowners. “Today we had a call from a homeowner that someone came to their door saying they were from the Property Appraiser’s office and they wanted to measure inside their […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 13, 2014

The world of disappointment is littered with cliches. Sucker born every minute. Too good to be true. Key West has its very own: Ain’t no sweet deals on vacation rentals in paradise. High season starts the day after Christmas and for the next four months shivering mainlanders scour the Internet looking for that sweet deal. […]

Tag: scam

Blake Dowling: Keep your data safe this holiday season

Mega Millions email is a scam, Florida Lottery says

Conservative seniors group applauds Adam Putnam for IRS warning

More prosecutions, arrests coming in Florida pharmacy fraud scam

Phony property appraiser preys on Atlantic Beach residents, raising specter of “appraiser danger”

Linda Cunningham: Rent scams: if it sounds too good, it probably is