Scam reports in 34228 — Longboat Key, FL

Longboat Key retirees are targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 451 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 34228. Statewide, Florida residents filed 474,314 fraud reports last year totalling $866 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 34228

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam

The 941 area code covers Longboat Key and 34228.

What to do if you get a scam call in 34228

1. Don't answer unknown 941 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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