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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 24, 2023
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Scammers Targeting Disaster Victims: How to Stay Safe and Avoid Fraud
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Natural disasters can be devastating. At the very least they create inconvenience. They also bring out scammers hoping to profit off the impacted victims. Not everyone who rushes in after a disaster is there to help.?
Con artists will pose as government agencies or official disaster-aid workers. Falling for scams can create financial chaos on top of having to deal with the after-effects of the disaster. Always know who you are dealing with before providing personal or financial information.?
Be aware of:
- Imposter Scams (government or insurance)
- Price Gouging
- Home Repair Scams
- State or Federal Aid Scams
- Donation and Charity Scams
For more information on scams following a disaster, read ?After the Disaster Scams."?
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