The Town of Fort Myers Beach is alerting residents and businesses to a recent increase in sophisticated scam attempts and is launching a new public-awareness initiative, “FRAUD WATCH: Scammers Beware,” to help protect the community through timely education and prevention.
The town has recently identified three separate scam schemes either targeting or impacting Fort Myers Beach residents. While not all incidents resulted in financial loss, town officials are taking these matters seriously and acting proactively to reduce risk and prevent future harm.
The town previously issued a warning regarding fraudulent QR code stickers placed over legitimate parking signage. These scams redirect users to fake payment websites designed to steal personal or financial information…