Where Can You Go for Help?
Local Law Enforcement
Fraudulent activity which occurs at the local level may be reported to your local law enforcement agency. To make a report of non-life threatening situations you may use the following Non-Emergency Contact numbers for local law enforcement agencies.
| Agency Name | Telephone Number |
|---|---|
| Lady Lake Police Department | (352) 751-1565 |
| Sumter County Sheriff's Office Dispatch | (352) 793-2621, Option 1 |
| Sumter County Sheriff's Office Village Annex | (352) 689-4600 |
| Wildwood Police Department | (352) 330-1355 |
| Marion County Sheriff's Office Dispatch | (352) 732-9111 |
| Lake County Sheriff's Office Dispatch | (352) 343-2101 |
| Leesburg Police Department | (352) 787-2121 |
| Fruitland Park Police Department | (352) 343-2101 |
| Ocala Police Department |
(352) 369-7000
|
Seniors Vs. Crime Project
The Seniors v Crime Project has been highly successful in resolving consumer related complaints lodged by Florida senior citizens.
If you feel that you have been taken advantage of in any type of civil matter, visit their website at www.seniorsvscrime.com and complete the online complaint form and someone from their office will contact you. The contact information for the local offices is as follows:
| Agency Name | Address | Hours | Contact Information | Program Manager | Mailing Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland Park Office: Seniors Vs. Crime Project |
Fruitland Park Police Annex
3000 Moyer Loop, The Villages, FL 32163
|
Visit the Seniors Vs. Crime website (Opens in a new Window) for latest hours of operation. | Phone: (352) 674-1882 |
John Townley
|
Fruitland Park Police Annex
3000 Moyer Loop, The Villages, FL 32163
|
| Marion County Office: Seniors Vs. Crime Project | 8230 Southeast 165th Mulberry Lane, The Villages, FL 32162 | Visit the Seniors Vs. Crime website (Opens in a new Window) for latest hours of operation. |
Phone: (352) 753-7775
Fax: (352) 753-8681 |
David Cunningham Email
|
Marion County Sheriff's Dept. South Marion District P.O. Box 1987 Ocala, FL 34478 |
| Ocala Office: Seniors Vs. Crime Project |
Ocala Police Department Community Resource Center
Paddock Mall
3100 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34474
|
Visit the Seniors Vs. Crime website (Opens in a new Window) for latest hours of operation. |
Phone: (352) 873-6377
|
Doug Hart
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Ocala Police Department Community Resource Center
Paddock Mall
3100 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34474
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| Sumter County Office: Seniors Vs. Crime Project | Sumter County Sheriff's Annex 8035 East CR 466-Suite C, The Villages, FL 32162 |
Visit the Seniors Vs. Crime website (Opens in a new Window) for latest hours of operation. | Phone: (352) 689-4600 Ext. 4606 Fax: (352) 689-4601 |
Linda Whitmer
Jim Boyd
Jack Puleo
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Sumter County Sheriff's Office The Villages District Sumter County Government Annex Bldg 8035 East CR 466-Suite C The Villages, FL 32162 |
| Wildwood Office: Seniors Vs. Crime Project | 2722 Brownwood Blvd., The Villages, FL 32162 Located in the Wildwood Police Annex off state Rd. 44 north on Brownwood Blvd. Office is located next to the Barnstorm Theater. |
Visit the Seniors Vs. Crime website (Opens in a new Window) for latest hours of operation. | Phone: (352) 753-0727 |
Edward Kelly
|
Wildwood Police Department 2722 Brownwood Blvd. The Villages, FL 32162 |
Consumer Protection Agencies
| Agency Name | Type of Complaint | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Trade Commission | Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with questions or to report fraud related to identity theft, internet fraud/scams, unwanted spam or telemarketing calls. | You can contact the FTC by telephone at (877) FTC-HELP or, for filing a complaint electronically, via the FTC's Web site at www.ftc.gov (Opens in a new Window). |
| Better Business Bureau | Contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for consumer scam alerts, and tips on a wide variety of topics that help consumers find trustworthy businesses and make wise purchasing decisions. | You can contact the BBB at www.bbb.org (Opens in a new Window). |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation / Internet Crime Complaint Center | Contact the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center to report scams that may have originated via the Internet. | You can contact them at www.ic3.gov (Opens in a new Window). |
| US Postal Inspector | Contact the US Postal Service if you receive correspondence related to a scam or fraud via the U.S. Postal Service mail. |
You can contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service: By telephone at (888) 877-7644 By mail at U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Office of Inspector General, Operations Support Group, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60606-6100; Or via the online complaint form (Opens in a new Window). |
All details on this page are provided for informational purposes only. Citizens First Bank is not responsible for inaccurate or incomplete information. Information is subject to change without notice.