PBC Consumer Affairs

10/14/2026

- be careful - protect your data and avoid 👻 🎃 Palm Beach County PBSO - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

and the Security Summit share highlights from this summer’s “Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself” campaign. Read these important reminders for here: https://ow.ly/wRsj50ZTLkx

09/30/2026

-- and don't be fooled. PBSO - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Palm Beach County

🚨SCAM ALERT: Please spread the word. Scammers are calling residents, falsely claiming to be captains with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and using the names of Captain Todd Baer and Captain Randy Foley. They may tell you that you need to appear in court or pay money. Please don’t believe them. Don’t pay and don’t provide any personal information. Just hang up.

Most importantly, share this with your loved ones, especially older adults and those who may be more vulnerable to scams. A quick warning could prevent someone from becoming a victim. If you’re ever unsure whether a communication from PBSO is legitimate, call our non-emergency number directly to verify, (561) 688-3400.

09/30/2026

+ - see a where you're parking - - don't scan it yet!! Palm Beach County PBSO - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Ever tried to pay for parking and discovered you need to scan a QR code to pay? It seems like a convenient way to pay, but it turns out scammers like using QR codes, too. People have reported scammers covering up legit QR codes on parking meters with a QR code of their own. If you scan that scammy Q...

09/24/2026

President Donald J. Trump International Airport - that everyone who drives a taxi cab, limousine, shuttle, jitney or para-transit Vehicle For Hire here is required to conspicuously display a County ID badge while working. This badge shows passengers who the driver is and means the driver has passed criminal + driving background checks. The vehicles must also have a current license decal. If you're using Uber or Lyft, ensure that you reserve the ride through the official app, and not be calling the number on any business card you may have been given, or found on social media.

09/24/2026

- that everyone who drives a cab, limousine, shuttle, jitney or para-transit Vehicle For Hire here is required to conspicuously display a County ID badge while working. This badge shows passengers who the driver is and means the driver has passed criminal + driving background checks. The vehicles must also have a current license decal. President Donald J. Trump International Airport

09/23/2026

Credit Repair Scammers!!!

09/22/2026

You could pay for a life insurance policy that doesn't actually exist.

It happens when scammers pose as licensed agents, sell policies that don't exist, and ask you to pay premiums directly to them instead of an insurance company.

Before you buy a policy, confirm your agent is licensed by contacting your state's Department of Insurance. Find yours through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

A fake policy won't protect the people you love. Learn the warning signs of life insurance fraud: https://www.nicb.org/life-insurance-fraud-scams-to-watch-for

09/22/2026

- Don't be fooled! Palm Beach County

A voicemail from an unknown caller reminding you about a $52,000 loan that you didn’t apply for can throw you off balance. Which explains why scammers send them — hoping you’ll respond first and think later. You might already know how to spot phone scams, but in case you need a refresher, here...

06/04/2026

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Scammers may run fake charities to take advantage of people's generosity during natural disasters and other tragic events. The has tools to help you verify a charity is legit before you give: www.irs.gov/teos

06/03/2026