KISSIMMEE, FL — With Amendment 3 now approved, Osceola County Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon is urging homeowners to remain vigilant against potential scams involving Homestead Exemptions.
The Sheriff’s Office is concerned that scammers could take advantage of confusion surrounding the amendment by contacting homeowners and requesting payments or personal information.
The warning follows recent fraud attempts involving callers falsely claiming residents have active warrants or missed jury duty.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, no scams directly involving Homestead Exemptions have been investigated at this time. The warning is a proactive effort to protect residents.
Homeowners who receive suspicious requests for payment or personal information are encouraged to verify them directly with the Osceola County Property Appraiser’s Office.
SOURCE: OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
