Member Submission: Scammers Targeting Registrants
This was submitted by a member:
I am a registered sex offender here in Hillsborough County FL. I was scammed on Christmas eve 2 days ago by a phone call claiming to be a Hillsborough County Sheriffs deputy and that I was in non compliance, The number I called 813-261-9415 answered please press 0 to be connected, then a musical interlude during which my call waiting showed the same number I was calling was calling me back, the same individual claiming to be a Sheriffs deputy claimed that I was in non compliance as the new law required updated DNA I was confused as DNA does not change, but to keep compliant I was ready to comply, he then told me a warrant had been filed and I had to drive to Tampa and that I would have a hearing and that until then could post bond but that they do not accept cash, charge, check or debit, that I needed a third party card, like from walmart or walgreen this is when knew it was a scam, I called the Sheriffs office who stated if I were under arrest as in a warrant they would never call they would simply come and arrest me and that they do not accept funds for bond that is handled through a bond agent, I am writing this to make others aware this scam is out there and they are targeting our fears of arrest to make us act in fear and confusion and make and attempts to stay free to the point of not thinking clearly. I checked the FDLE and county Sheriffs website for warrants and there are none, had I done this during the call it would have been a much nicer Christmas.. Be aware!
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OKAY…. everyone listen up…
Phone scams are EVERYWHERE. Credit Card Debt, Timeshare, IRS, Vacation Packages, etc, etc…
It is one of the EASIEST scams out there. No face to face, hard to track, spoofed number, can be anywhere in the world, and virtually unlimited leads.
We are EASY targets, because the system has made us SCARED for our lives.
Understand this…
– No LE will ever call you about a warrant
– No LE will ever call you for money
It is that simple. Hang up on these scammers. They simply go to the next lead.
Oh, and don’t waste your time trying to “go after” them. You really think LE cares that SO’s are being scammed? They don’t even have the man power to properly supervise SO’s. We all know the registry is 100% ineffective. They come to our homes what, once or twice a year?
I am on the registry since 2014. I used to get visited by my Volusia county sheriff monthly. 3 months ago they quit coming and I had one visit me in early december. He said something about due to lack of manpower they Re going to come do a home check every 3 months. He also asked if I mind the change ?
What is the point of the home check?
Additional comment…
I recently installed an app on my cell phone, ROBOKILLER,I have no affiliation to them.
This app answers in s voice of your choice, Trump. HILLARY. many more, and they think they are talking to someone.
This turns the tables and wasted THEIR time
And just getting the calls the police won’t do anything. I was told that my local PD couldn’t get involved unless I had actually given the scammer money. Thanks but no thanks.
Just for everyone’s information, NO Law Enforcement Department, or Government entity will ever call you to advise there will be a warrant put out, nor call and demand money. First of all, the IRS will NEVER call you, everything is done Via U.S. Postal Service. AND Law Enforcement will come in person if there’s a Warrant, and most likely not advise you. So if you get any of these calls, try to log them and notify your local Police as soon as you can. If it’s a U.S. Government scammer, then you can file a complaint with the FBI. in fact, I believe if it’s any out of state call, would be considered intra-state and most likely fall with in the jurisdiction of the FBI.
Yep, I got a call here in Pinellas. Guy was a major dumbass. Couldn’t even pronounced Ulmerton Rd plus the SPOT office hasn’t been on Ulmerton for 4 or 5 years. The IRS calls that I have gotten have typically been bad recordings.
Good day…Happy Holidays…Leave Florida and move to more favorable jurisdictions…save your money…buy an LLC for $150,…independent consultant…Leave Florida…not worth your time…Kentucky..Oregon and others have more favorable lives,,,,,be well all
Yup, I’ve had a couple of incidents happen to me as well in the 10 years I’ve been on the registry. As long as we are made unfavorably public, this sort of thing will continue unfortunately. Be always astute and aware of your situations.