January 2022

A MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO:  VEHICULAR BREAK-INS Fifteen seconds…that’s approximately the amount of time required to fully ransack the interior of your unlocked vehicle and to remove any and all valuables.  Fifteen seconds… Despite local and national efforts and public service announcements reminding vehicle owners to lock their cars and trucks…despite…
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Cryptocurrency…a digital currency that only exists electronically…is exchanged and purchased online, through an exchange platform, without the involvement of a bank or banking entity. There are many “brands” of cryptocurrency with the list growing daily. Cryptocurrency has become a popular form of investment and can be used for quick payments, to avoid transaction fees that…
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A local bank manager reached out to one of our Lee County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Practitioners, just prior to the start of the new year, and shared a concern that I believe needs to be readdressed. While the topic of password security is not new, and while many have tired of warnings regarding identity…
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