“We are going to combat identity theft. We will work to make Jacksonville a powerful combatant against identity theft and a leader in protecting seniors.”
This statement is a campaign commitment. Federal and state agencies retain their legal authorities; the proposed local role focuses on prevention education, verified referrals, rapid coordination, and respectful assistance.
1. Protect seniors first
Bring plain-language prevention workshops to senior centers, libraries, veterans’ groups, faith communities, and neighborhood events.
2. Make reporting clear
Publish one verified guide connecting residents to IdentityTheft.gov, the FTC fraud-reporting portal, Social Security account security, financial institutions, and law enforcement.
3. Coordinate without overreaching
Train participating frontline staff to recognize urgent reports and route residents to the correct authority without collecting unnecessary sensitive information.
4. Measure public service
Report education and referral outcomes in aggregate while protecting victim privacy and clearly separating city responsibilities from federal, state, and private-sector roles.
Never send sensitive information through an ordinary form
Do not submit Social Security numbers, passwords, payment-card information, banking credentials, or identity documents through campaign contact forms. Use verified agency and financial-institution channels.
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Political advertisement paid for and approved by Fitz Desprez, Republican, for Mayor.
