Investigator Kyle LeGendre (SCSO)Investigator James Riddle (LMPD)

SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

SEMINOLE FINANCIAL CRIMES TASK FORCE

Comprised of 15 members; represented by the Seminole County Sheriff ’s Office, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary and Sanford Police Departments.• 11 Investigators• 1 Sergeant, Olga Cortizo • 1 Certified Fraud Examiner, Christine Buehler• 1 Analyst, Hollie Phillips and• 1 U.S. Postal Inspector, Edgar Sanabria

Joint investigations with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FDLE, US Secret Service, IRS, ICE, FL-DACS, FBI, DHS and County & Municipal agencies

2013 SFCTF CASES1,902

CRIME TRENDS

CRIME TRENDS

• Identity Theft• Counterfeit Currency• Tax Fraud • Credit Card Fraud • Check Fraud • Counterfeit Identifications

IDENTITY THEFT

• F.S.S. 817.568 (2)(A) Criminal use of personal identification information.

• Personal identification information is defined as any name or number that may be used, alone or in conjunction with any other information, to identify a specific individual.

• Examples of personal identification information are, Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, State issued Driver License or Identification Card Number, Alien Registration Number, Passport Number, and Biometric data such as Fingerprints, Retina or Iris Image.

IDENTITY THEFT

• Identity Theft cases have exploded over the last couple of years. The growing number of internet and computer users and advancements in computer technology are contributors.

• Identity Theft cases can range from the simple to the very complex with a multitude of additional charges.

IDENTITY THEFT

IDENTITY THEFT

• Contact local law enforcement to file a report

• Contact financial institutions related to compromise

• Review credit reports

• Contact the three major credit reporting companies to activate a fraud alert

• Dispute fraudulent charges in writing

Some common ways in which people obtain the personal identification information of others.

• Dumpster diving• Computer hacking• Co-workers• Mail theft• Roommates or family members • Burglary to vehicles/ homes• Phishing scams

IDENTITY THEFT

WARNING WARNING WARNING • Don't reply to email, text, or pop-up messages that ask for

your personal or financial information

• Don’t click on links within the message – even if the message seems to be from an organization you trust

*************It isn’t!*************

• Legitimate businesses don’t ask you to send sensitive information through insecure channels

IDENTITY THEFT

TAXFRAUD

TAX FRAUD

• Contact local law enforcement to file a report

• File IRS Form 14039 with the IRS immediately

• Forms can be obtained at www.irs.gov • Per IRS, law enforcement cannot investigate tax

fraud. Criminal reports will be forwarded to the IRS for further investigation.

CREDIT CARD FRAUD

SECURITY FEATURES

COUNTERFEIT CREDIT CARDS

COUNTERFEIT CREDIT CARDS

COUNTERFEIT CREDIT CARDS

PLASTIC BLANKS

• Driver Licenses • Identification Cards • Credit Cards• Gift Cards

PLASTIC BLANKS

SKIMMERS & CARD READERS

SPOT THE SKIMMER

SKIMMER

SCAMS

MONEY WIRING SCAMSHow Do I Spot A Money Wiring Scam?

• Someone you do not know asks you to wire money

• Imposter Scams - You won the lottery, but you have to pay taxes first

• A friend or family member is in trouble and needs you to send money

• You receive a check for too much money and have to send the

extra back

PHONE SCAMS

• Portraying a bank to verify your credit card information because your credit card has been compromised

• Portraying a utility company advising you have missed a payment and need to make an immediate payment by prepaid debit cards

• Portraying emergency personnel advising your family

member has been involved in an accident and is kidnapped

REPORTING A SCAM

• Contact local law enforcement

• File a report with the Federal Trade Commission – www.ftc.gov

• If the scam is internet related, file a report with FDLE Florida Computer Crime Center (FC3) – www.fdle.state.fl.us

10 WAYS TO AVOID

FRAUD

10 WAYS TO AVOID FRAUD

• Know who you are dealing with• Wiring money is like mailing cash• Review your monthly bank statements• Only give to established charities• Talk to your doctor before purchasing health products• Remember there’s no such thing as a sure investment• Don’t send money to someone you do not know• Don’t agree to deposit a check and wire money• Don’t reply to messages asking for personal or financial

information• Don’t play any foreign lottery or investments

FREE CREDIT REPORT

FREE CREDIT REPORT

• Only one website is authorized to fill orders to the free annual credit report – www.annualcreditreport.com

• One free report per credit reporting company per year • Equifax: 1-800-685-1111 : www.equifax.com• Experian: 1-888-397-3742 : www.experian.com• TransUnion: 1-800-916-880 : www.transunion.com

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