Florida is the best state in the nation and our law enforcement play an important role in protecting our position at the top, as well as Floridians and the millions of visitors who flock here every year.
As a former judge and prosecutor, Attorney General and the wife of a law enforcement officer, supporting the men and women who stand on that thin blue line between chaos and order is a mission close to my heart.
One way we support these heroes is by ensuring the criminals they risk their lives to arrest face justice. Sadly, we are seeing so-called prosecutors in states outside of Florida turn their backs on the rule of law by refusing to hold criminals accountable.
The prosperity and security Florida enjoys today can be attributed, in large part, to the brave men and women throughout our history who have chosen a career of service over self. Some of them laid down their lives for our safety. I am moved by the courage of these fallen heroes, and each and every officer who chooses a life of service.
As I told the trainees during the conference, it’s because of people like them, that we are able to build a Stronger, Safer Florida.
In The News
AG Ashley Moody warning of vacation rental scams, NBC 5 West Palm Beach
Local officials warn consumers about online shopping scams, NBC 7 Panama City Beach
Attorney General warns of summer rental scams, Pine Island Eagle
AG Ashley Moody warning of vacation rental scams, FOX 29 West Palm Beach
Tampa man used fake credit cards to steal $150k, officials say, NBC 8 Tampa
Florida man fraudulently charged credit cards for more than $150K, spent $49K on tires, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Ashley Moody Recognizes National Military Consumer Protection Month by Highlighting Resources, Florida Daily
Protecting Floridians
Attorney General Moody Announces Arrest of a Man Charged with Stealing $150,000 Using Fake Credit Cards
Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the arrest of a Florida fugitive found in Texas. Kevin Anderson allegedly charged more than $150,000 to credit cards created using the personal information of 20 victims residing in Florida and internationally. Anderson’s arrest in Texas is the result of new felony charges of attempted robbery and fleeing and eluding. A multicircuit investigation revealed that Anderson stole several victims’ personal information to make fraudulent transactions by using recoded and embossed credit cards to appear like legitimate cards. Anderson used the fraudulent credit cards across the state to make transactions ranging from large-scale tire purchases, towing and auto-care services to pet food. Attorney General Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors will handle the case once Anderson is extradited to Florida.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “The suspect stole the personal information of at least 20 victims around the world, including many in Florida. He then used the information to make fake credit cards—racking up more than $150,000 in fraudulent charges. His crimes finally caught up with him in Texas, where he was arrested and eventually will be extradited to Florida to face my Statewide Prosecutors.” Read More
Events
This week, Attorney General Ashley Moody spoke at the Florida FBI National Academy Association's 75th Anniversary Retraining Conference in Sarasota. Attorney General Moody met with law enforcement leaders and graduates of the FBI National Academy.
Attorney General Moody with Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman and FBINAA Florida Chapter President Maj. Patty Wells.
