JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office wants to keep you and those you love from falling for scams, which are evolving every day to be sneakier and harder to spot.
To that end, the agency is launching “Scam Free Saturdays,” which will feature a social media post every Saturday highlighting ways to avoid scams.
“It’s something our officers are getting calls about every single day. Scams. Scam phone calls and texts. Fake emails and social media posts. All with the intention of tricking you and your family out of your money,” JSO wrote in a news release announcing the initiative.
JSO said that as the scam world continues changing, the agency’s Economic Crimes detectives are working hard to hold scammers accountable.
But, ideally, they want to help you spot the tricksters before they snag your hard-earned money or personal info.
JSO said that some weeks, the social media posts will feature a current scam case that JSO is working on, and other weeks they might highlight a type of scam we think people need to be aware of.
“When you see our Scam Free Saturday posts, help us spread the message. Tell your loved ones, no matter what age they are, to be on alert for scams,” JSO said.
Some basic tips to always keep in mind:
If something doesn’t feel right, trust your gut.
Hang up the phone if you feel pressured in any way.
Don’t click the link, whether it’s in an email, a text, a direct message on social media or anywhere else.
If you do fall victim, call the police right away.
“There’s nothing to be embarrassed about when it comes to scams,” JSO said. “The sooner you call, the faster our detectives can track down your scammer.”
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