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It really is sad, because I've been throughout the state of Florida (minus the panhandle) many times growing up, and it is a beautiful state, and a great place to visit. I wouldn't mind one day being a "snowbird" but that is way down the road. But yeah, some crazy s*** does happen down there! Then again, you could make the case that every state has its negative aspects.
Yes, strange stuff happens here, but if you live here permanently you learn to be suspicious of everything. Those who are not, can become victims, which is why tourists and the newly arrived are targeted.
They say "the scum settles on the bottom" when they talk about Florida. Florida has always been the scam capital of US, because there are a lot of easy victims down here from millions of tourists to aging retirees and immigrants all of whom are new to the area. The scam-artists of the nation are drawn to it like bees to honey. SE Florida, the Miami/Ft Lauderdale area happens to be the most populous area, so it is no surprise most of the stuff happens there.
Actually, Miami has the 10th largest population of 65 and older at 15%.
Retirees not so common in Miami or Miami Beach. Moved slightly North and West to escape Hispanics. Plenty of NJ, NYC, LI retirees in Broward County and from all over in Ft. Myers[west coast] which is a 2hr drive from the western part of the County.
Yes, strange stuff happens here, but if you live here permanently you learn to be suspicious of everything. Those who are not, can become victims, which is why tourists and the newly arrived are targeted.
Well actually where I live- teaches you
from a very young age to be suspicious of
everything & everybody....
I've seen some crazy stuff in my lifetime &
it taught me to trust no one....
And I'm nowhere near Florida lol
But yes Florida's scams & weird news
always makes ya wonder......
Actually, Miami has the 10th largest population of 65 and older at 15%.
Scottsdale is #1 at 20%.
There aren't many in Miami itself, but there are plenty in the area, especially West Palm Beach.
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