1. SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Investigator Kyle LeGendre (SCSO)
Investigator James Riddle (LMPD)

2. 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 CC

3. 2013 SFCTF CASES 1,902

4. CRIME TRENDS

5. CRIME TRENDS Identity Theft Counterfeit Currency Tax Fraud
Credit Card Fraud
Check Fraud
Counterfeit Identifications

6. IDENTITY THEFT

8. IDENTITY THEFT
F.S.S (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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. IDENTITY THEFT
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

12. IDENTITY THEFT WARNING WARNING WARNING
Don't reply to , 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

13. TAX FRAUD

14. TAX FRAUD Contact local law enforcement to file a report
File IRS Form with the IRS immediately
Forms can be obtained at
Per IRS, law enforcement cannot investigate tax fraud. Criminal reports will be forwarded to the IRS for further investigation.

16. CREDIT CARD FRAUD

17. SECURITY FEATURES

18. COUNTERFEIT
CREDIT CARDS

19. COUNTERFEIT
CREDIT CARDS

20. COUNTERFEIT
CREDIT CARDS

21. PLASTIC BLANKS

22. PLASTIC BLANKS Driver Licenses Identification Cards Credit Cards
Gift Cards

23. SKIMMERS &
CARD READERS

24. SPOT THE SKIMMER

25. SKIMMER

38. SCAMS

39. MONEY WIRING SCAMS How 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

40. 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

41. REPORTING A SCAM Contact local law enforcement
File a report with the Federal Trade Commission –
If the scam is internet related, file a report with FDLE Florida Computer Crime Center (FC3) –

42. 10 WAYS TO AVOID FRAUD

43. 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

44. FREE CREDIT REPORT

45. FREE CREDIT REPORT
Only one website is authorized to fill orders to the free annual credit report –
One free report per credit reporting company per year
Equifax: :
Experian: :
TransUnion: :

46. QUESTIONS??