Scammers calling Floridians, asking for children’s information
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is warning residents of an Amber Alert scam happening across the state.
According to FDLE, scammers are calling people and claiming to be with “Amber Alert” and asking for children’s information to schedule an “Amber kit appointment.”
If you receive a call, you should:
Not provide any personal information
Hang up immediately
Contact local law enforcement agency to report the call
“No legitimate program pre‑registers children for AMBER Alerts, collects information ahead of time, or schedules home visits. AMBER Alerts are only issued after a child goes missing and law enforcement confirms the criteria are met,” FDLE said.
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