The Sunshine State has long been a haven for retirees seeking a warm climate and an idyllic lifestyle. However, this very demographic has become a prime target for a sinister threat – financial scams. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in 2023, total losses reported by Americans aged 60 and older topped a staggering $3.4 billion, an 11% increase from the previous year. Alarmingly, Florida ranks second in the nation for the number of complaints and reported losses related to these predatory schemes. A bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, SB 556, will allow b…