TAMPA, Fla. – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier delivered a powerful message in Tampa today, announcing a concerted effort to combat a pervasive and insidious form of elder exploitation: scams perpetrated by incarcerated individuals using contraband technology.
Flanked by Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister and Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, Uthmeier emphasized a coordinated law enforcement approach to safeguard Florida’s seniors from losing their hard-earned retirement savings.
“This is hard-earned retirement our seniors need,” Attorney General Uthmeier stated emphatically. “We are going to crack down and ensure that this does not happen ever again.” He highlighted that many of these perpetrators are already behind bars but are utilizing illicit devices and technology to create elaborate scam opportunities, preying on seniors for services or financial transactions. Some victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars…