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What should I do if I believe I have been a victim of Internet fraud?
If you are a citizen of Palm Beach County and/or the crime occurred in Palm Beach County, you can file a report with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office or local Police Department if you live in a municipality.
You should also report any Internet Fraud to the Internet Complaint Center, which is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). You can call them at (800) 251-3221 or go to >www.ic3.gov.
What happens after I file a Criminal Report?
Generally, a Detective Sergeant will review the report and determine if follow up investigation will result in a successful prosecution. At that point a Detective will be assigned to the case.
My tag was lost or stolen, what do I do now?
First, contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency at 561-688-3400. A dispatcher will take your information and have an Officer contact you within an hour of your initial call. After filing a report you can call the tax collectors office to schedule an appointment and/or visit any of the tax collectors offices in Palm Beach County by going to any of the locations listed below.
Remember to bring your Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office case number with you when going to replace your tag.
Tax collectors offices are located at the following addresses:
•200 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, Fl. 33411
•3551 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth, Fl. 33463
•501 S. Congress Ave. Delray Beach, Fl. 33435
•3188 P.G.A. Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens , Fl. 33410
•2976 State Rd. #15, Belle Glade, Fl. 33430
•301 N. Olive Ave. West Palm Beach , Fl. 33401 (1st & 3rd Floor)
You can reach the Tax Collectors Office by calling: 561 355-2264
How do I obtain a copy of my report?
Go to the Central Records Q&A page, question #4.
What should I do if I believe I am a victim of I.D. theft?
First, if you live in Palm Beach County, file a report with the Sheriff’s Office or your local police agency if you live in a municipality. Or, if you are not a resident of Palm Beach County but you have information that identity theft occurred in Palm Beach County, you can also file a report at the respective agency to where the incident occurred.
Next, you should file a report with the Federal Trade Commission. Visit them online at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft.
You can also find a wealth of information on the Florida Attorney Generals website. Identity Theft Victim Kit’s are available from the Attorney General of Florida.
http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/Main/CBBEBA3F2583433385256DBA004BC600?OpenDocument
What if I find my stolen property at Pawnshop?
You may consider checking the pawnshops/second-hand dealers in your area for your belongings.
•Pawned items must be held for 30 calendar days. (With probable cause to believe the property in possession of a pawnbroker is stolen, law enforcement may place a written hold on the property for 90 days.)
•Items acquired by a second-hand dealer must be held for 15 calendar days. (With probable cause to believe the property in possession of a pawnbroker is stolen, law enforcement may place a written hold on the property for 60 days.)
•While on hold, the pawnshop/second-hand dealer should not have those items on display. You may not see your stolen belongings. If any of your belongings are found in a pawnshop/second-hand dealer you may attempt to get them back by notifying the pawnbroker/second-hand dealer by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with a signed claim to the goods. The claim must contain a detailed description of the goods and must be accompanied by a copy of the police report on the misappropriation of the goods.
•If notifying the pawnshop/second-hand dealer to obtain your personal belongings doesn’t work, you can begin the legal process for getting your property returned. During this process the police may confiscate the property or place a hold on it. This will give you time to file a replevin petition with the clerk of the court. Identifiable serial numbers, etchings on property and receipts are helpful during this process. The only alternative to this court process is to buy the item back from the pawnshop/second-hand dealer.
What happens if I lose my U.S.A. Passport or it is stolen?
First, call the U.S. Department of State at either one of three numbers listed below to report your passport lost or stolen:
•(202) 955-0487
•(202) 955-0488
•(202) 955-0292
•(202) 955-0430
Also, you can apply for a new passport. To learn more contact the National Passport Information Center at: (877) 487-2778 or visit http://travel.state.gov/passports
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office does not take reports on lost or stolen passports with the exception of:
If your passport is foreign you must provide the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office with a written request from your Country’s Consulate or Embassy. The written request must be brought in person to the Sheriff’s office on Gun Club Rd. or any sub-station. The letter must be on Consulate or Embassy letterhead and MUST have a raised seal.
What should I do if I lose my driver’s license?
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office does not take reports on lost drivers’ licenses. You can go to:
Delray Beach
Address: 14570 S. Military Trail, C-3 33484
Phone: (561) 681-6333
CDL Hazmat Office
Address: Lantana 1299 West Lantana Road 33462
Phone: (561) 681-6333
Palm Beach Gardens
3185 PGA Boulevard 33410
(561) 681-6333
CDL Hazmat Office (West Palm Beach)
571 N. Military Trail 33415-1311
(561) 681-6333
To make an appointment online go to: http://oasis.hsmv.state.fl.us/
You can also visit https://express.hsmv.state.fl.us/Express_Lane/ to obtain a new license online.
Is my report public record?
Go to the Central Records Q&A page, question #2.
