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Last Friday, while Joey Rosati was navigating the aisles of Costco, his iPhone’s spam filter failed to deter an incoming call. With a 727 area code and a seemingly authentic deputy’s name and badge number, the call demanded attention.
“‘Sir, just wanted to let you know, this is a courtesy phone call from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department. I am a deputy here down at the office,’” Rosati recounted, noting the caller’s introduction and address disclosure.