Pause before you jump on spring break travel deals to make sure it’s not a scam, FTC warns
If you’re ready to jump on a “steal” for spring break travel or another vacation, pause before you book, the Federal Trade Commission warns. It could be scammers who are…
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Pediatrician warns against unsafe practice of co-sleeping
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Co-sleeping is associated with an increased risk of fatal sleep accidents. On Sunday night, a 10-week-old girl died after what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said appeared to…
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Jacksonville Zoo warns of ticket scam
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Zoo has a warning: watch out for a scam involving zoo tickets. The zoo said it has been notified that scammers are falsely advertising a…
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FBI warns Georgians about increase in jury duty scams
GEORGIA – The FBI Atlanta Division is warning the community about a telephone scam related to jury duty that is targeting not only Georgians but people across the nation. According…
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JSO warns about dangers of trendy young people role-playing game that uses fake guns
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Thursday about a potentially dangerous game that teenagers and younger adults are playing that could put them at risk. The…
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Secret Service launches campaign, warns people about Bitcoin ATM scams
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Secret Service is launching a campaign in Florida to warn people about bitcoin ATMs. State law enforcement and federal agents teamed up to put up…
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Woman warns others after being hit with $100 charge for going over time limit in private downtown parking lot
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Parking in downtown Jacksonville isn’t cheap, especially if you have to go to a private lot. One driver is now questioning why they are now having to…
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FBI Jacksonville warns of charity fraud amid conflicts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Criminals will use any opportunity to exploit unsuspecting victims, including the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. FBI Jacksonville warned that the FBI has received multiple complaints, including legitimate email…
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Glynn County police warns community of phone scam involving police officer impersonator
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Glynn County Police Department is warning the public of a phone scam that involves someone impersonating a police officer. Police said a Glynn County man…
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White supremacist groups could be planning weekend march somewhere in Florida, ADL warns
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism issued a warning Friday as online chatter indicates antisemitic, white supremacist groups may be planning a march somewhere in Florida this…
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