The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has been receiving numerous reports of fraudulent activities.

One such scam involved an older couple who fell victim to a scheme where impostors posed as representatives from an insurance company. Pretending to have the couple's grandson on the line, the scammers claimed he had been involved in a severe accident and demanded $8,000 for alleged damages. To further influence the situation, a person mimicking the grandson's voice spoke, supposedly injured and in need of medical assistance.

In another case, several people reported encountering scams on Facebook Marketplace. Sellers attempted to deceive buyers by requesting upfront payment to secure products, despite the absence of any guarantee or assurance of delivery. When buyers refused, sellers resorted to coercion, claiming the items would only be reserved upon receipt of payment.

Please use extreme caution and verify the authenticity of such claims before taking any action.

This type of activity can be reported to the National Consumers League Fraud Information Center at 202-835-3323 or visit www.fraud.org for assistance.