1-800-329-1689 Scam Sumter County Schools Texts Home > Categories > Scamming - Fraud 0 0 159 1 Dec 9, 2025 2025-12-09T17:40:01-05:00 Dec 10, 2025 2025-12-10T12:03:41-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA) Fraudulent texts claiming to be from Sumter County School District are circulating, asking for online payments. The text messages appear to be from the telephone number 18003291689. They may ask recipients to click a link that directs them to a fake or phishing Bank of America website, which steals personal and financial information. The telephone number 1-800-329-1689 may be a legitimate, being spoofed and use illegally by scammers.Tips To Spot a ScamPoor grammar or spellingSender email not ending in @sumter.k12.fl.usUrgent requests for moneySumter County Schools will NEVER request payment via email or online. If you believe you’ve fallen victim to this scam, report the email immediately to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office-Florida (352) 569-1600 (Non-Emergency)Stay alert - your awareness keeps our community safe!