Scam reports in 34236 — Sarasota, FL

Sarasota reports high volumes of Medicare and investment fraud calls. 432 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 34236. Statewide, Florida residents filed 474,314 fraud reports last year totalling $866 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 34236

• Medicare fraud
• investment fraud
• grandparent scam

The 941 area code covers Sarasota and 34236.

What to do if you get a scam call in 34236

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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