"Tis the Season fo Shop Safely" online safety campaign: Nov. 20 - Dec. 13
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Citrus County, Florida - The holiday shopping season is upon us - a time when criminals take advantage of busy and distracted shoppers. Don't fall victim to these criminals; take extra precautions, stay vigilant, and be aware of your surroundings while you shop.
During the holiday safety campaign, Tis the Season to Shop Safely, which will run during November 20 through December 13, 2023, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will be informing citizens, through educational videos and social media posts, about how to protect themselves while shopping, both in-person and online.
Be sure to look out for a familiar Grinch throughout this campaign, which can be viewed online at the following locations:
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/SheriffCitrus
X (TWITTER): twitter.com/SheriffCitrus
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/sheriffcitrus
CCSO WEBSITE: www.sheriffcitrus.org
Topics covered during this campaign will include:
Package Theft Prevention
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Tips
Parking Lot Safety
Online Scams
CCSO's Safe Exchange Zone
In-Person Shopping Tips
Online Shopping Tips
"Our top priority at CCSO is keeping our citizens safe," said Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast. "Unfortunately, criminals take advantage of the hectic shopping season and look for crimes of opportunity. We are urging our citizens to stay aware of their surroundings while they shop and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately. "