Scam reports in 33156 — Pinecrest, FL

Pinecrest's affluent senior residents are targeted by Medicare and investment scams. 432 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 33156. Statewide, Florida residents filed 474,314 fraud reports last year totalling $866 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 33156

• Medicare fraud
• investment fraud
• grandparent scam

The 305 area code covers Pinecrest and 33156.

See all reported scams in Pinecrest for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 33156

1. Don't answer unknown 305 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Florida Attorney General at https://www.myfloridalegal.com/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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