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Scams to Watch Out For During a Natural Disaster

Thursday, September 26, 2024

During natural disasters, such as hurricanes, scammers often prey on the misfortune of others. Once a storm has passed, whether you're working to repair damages to your own property or wishing to help others who were in the direct path, it's important to be aware of scammers. The information below from the League of Southeastern Credit Union & Affiliates will help you spot a nautral disaster recovery scam and keep your money and personal information safe. Impersonation of Government Official In this scam a con artist poses as a government official from agencies such as FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency , the Department of Homeland Security, and/or the Department of Health and Human Services, which are responsible for helping disaster victims. These con artists will ask you to sh...