Scammers are ramping up efforts to target Florida residents with increasingly sophisticated utility fraud schemes. Florida Power & Light (FPL) is sounding the alarm and urging customers to take precautions.  How Scammers Operate   Fraudsters use multiple tactics to trick consumers, including:  Fake Caller ID: Scammers manipulate phone displays to appear as FPL.  Threats of Disconnection: Victims are pressured to make immediate payments or risk losing power.Phishing Attempts:

Florida has long been a magnet for retirees, and the state’s reputation as a retirement paradise is being tested. A new report highlights the mounting pressures of an aging population on housing, healthcare, and overall livability.  The Silver Tsunami Is Here   Nearly 1 in 5 Floridians is 65 or older, and the fastest-growing segment is those over 80. This demographic shift is creating unprecedented demand for medical care, long-term support, and affordable housing. Experts wa

Florida’s seniors have always been resilient, but today’s challenges are unlike anything we’ve faced before. Scammers are more sophisticated, more relentless, and more creative than ever. That’s why the launch of Operation Senior Shield couldn’t have come at a better time.  This free statewide alert system is designed to keep older Floridians one step ahead of criminals. As Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said, “When a new threat appears, Floridians will know about it before the scammer

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced a crackdown on scams targeting seniors, particularly...

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Scammers continue to target utility customers. In 2024, Florida ranked first in the nation for fraud according to the FTC , highlighting...

MIAMI - The higher cost of living in has been a key factor driving many seniors out of retirement in 2025, according to a  recent survey...