Being defrauded will leave you feeling completely invaded, assaulted and defeated. Lately the fraud string of dishonest mortgages, Medicare and identity theft tax returns have been on the rise. Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, warm weather all year long and the desirable ocean view. Florida is appealing to many who are looking to retire in a comfortable environment, not having to worry about shoveling snow or battling the cold winter winds. Unfortunately those who have decided to settle down in Florida are dealing with a different type of storm, the storm of fraud and dishonesty.
Elements of Fraud in South Florida; Internet, Medicare, Tax, Credit Card, Real Estate, Lottery etc
South Florida has become the nation’s organized fraud capital, becoming a magnet for those looking to make a quick buck by being dishonest, sneaky and deceptive in their business dealings. Florida ranks number one in identity theft with complaints coming in every year and increasing in number annually. Although false federal income tax returns happen all over the country each year, Florida experiences forty six times the national average. If that fact doesn’t make you want to guard your private information more securely, not much else will. Criminals are constantly looking for ways to make a fast dollar by defrauding innocent citizens out their money.
Florida Organized Crime and Criminal Justice; Tax Return & IRS Refund Fraud
The FBI in Florida recently stated that organized crime within the state is slowly shifting from committing violent crimes to committing crimes that involve digital data. The biggest crime that is occurring at the moment is a tax return fraud scheme. Once a criminal steals your social security number and name, they can file a fraudulent tax return online and then they collect the refund check. It’s as simple as one two three and happens over and over again. Some of the most common victims of identity theft are hospital workers, prison employees, high school cafeteria workers, state employees and assistants in law offices.
USPS Identity Theft Fraud Alert
Another scary, fairly recent crime that is occurring in Florida at the moment is letter carriers being robbed. Mail is a great way to steal identities and letter carriers are now more than ever at a high chance of being robbed. The United States Postal Service is currently offering a $50,000 reward for any information regarding thirteen robberies from mail carriers. One mail carrier was slain in 2010 for the key to his mailbox. This is a terrible epidemic that is sweeping the state. Protect your personal information and be smart and vigilant in your business dealings. Contact Advanced Private Investigator and Security in Miami Gardens to assist you in any fraud you suspect may be occurring to you or someone you know.
