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Oct 15, 2026 at 5:20 PM ET
Scammers Spoof Sarasota Sheriff’s Victim Advocates
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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office warned Thursday that scammers are spoofing phone numbers used by its victim advocates to trick local residents into sending money. The agency said it has received multiple reports of fraudsters impersonating its staff.
WHO: Scammers and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT: Scammers are impersonating Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office victim advocates by spoofing their phone numbers to seek money from local residents.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 3:42 PM ET
WHERE: Sarasota County, Florida
WHY: The scammers use spoofed agency numbers to trick local residents into sending money.
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