Hillsborough County sheriff's detectives have arrested a Walmart cashier and five other people accused of using stolen credit card numbers to buy $13,000 in store gift cards this week. ...more

November 11, 2009

The roughly 21,000 Florida residents whose credit card information may have been accessed by a hacker who got into records of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts last year should monitor their credit reports, the state's attorney general warned today. ...more

February 16, 2009

Authorities have arrested a former employee of a Best Buy store in West Palm Beach for allegedly stealing credit card numbers of some 4,000 customers. ...more

February 7, 2009

The home foreclosure crisis will inspire still more legislation this year to protect people from fraud. ...more

January 15, 2009

The home foreclosure crisis will inspire still more legislation this year to protect people from fraud. State Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, learned about a trick played on renters, Fasano's chief legislative assistant, Greg Giordano, explained. ...more

January 14, 2009

Despite the grisly economy, the holiday spirit seems to be alive if not even well. ...more

November 27, 2008

In the wake of the tragedy from the recent T.J. Maxx purse snatching, the Sheriff's Office urges shoppers to use caution to guard against thieves and robbers during the rush of post-Thanksgiving holiday sales. ...more

November 26, 2008

The normally outspoken victims of Tonya Adams' crimes weren't in court Thursday to see the end of the case that has haunted their lives for more than a year. ...more

August 29, 2008

Pasco residents on the brink of losing homes have gained an ally in trying to avoid foreclosures and scam artists. ...more

July 12, 2008

If you live in an apartment or condominium, chances are you will be on your own to protect your property. ...more

June 1, 2008