The latest scam seems to revolve around red light cameras and the resulting tickets. There was a piece on the TV news (ABC, Channel 9 Local News at 6, I think) just this past week on this. Seems you get a phone call saying you were caught by a red light camera, haven't paid your fine, but they can take care of it over the phone. They want bank account info, etc., so they can deduct the fine from your account. Threats of an arrest warrant if the fine is not paid are also a part of the scam, for those reluctant to part with their personal bank account information. IT IS ALL A SCAM! Everything relating to red light camera tickets is done by mail - not phone. Apparently Orlando and area has been hit with this scam but I do not know of anyone in TV who has (yet!).
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