Be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams
Be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams Protect yourself from fraud, schemes and scams Crow Agency, MT - FEMA encourages Crow Tribe members who have applied for disaster assistance to be alert to potential fraud by scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals. Common tactics used by scam artists include phone calls from people claiming to work for FEMA. The caller may ask for your Social Security number, income or banking information. This is not FEMA. There have been reports of recent phone calls asking tribal member for various documents, claiming they would come by and pick them up. This
Kentuckians Reminded to Beware of Fraud and Scams
Kentuckians Reminded to Beware of Fraud and Scams FRANKFORT, Ky. – When natural disasters occur, it's possible that some people will try and exploit the situation by pretending to be official disaster aid workers. FEMA urges disaster survivors to stay alert for fraud and scams. Criminals—including scam artists, identity thieves, and others--can view disaster survivors as vulnerable targets. Fraud can happen at any stage: before, during, or even weeks or months after a disaster. Survivors are encouraged to report any suspicious activity and stay vigilant against possible post-disaster scams. Fake Promises of Aid or Requests for Payment FEMA employees will never make
Wildfire Survivors: Beware of Stolen Identity Fraud and Other Disaster Recovery Scams and Deceptions
Wildfire Survivors: Beware of Stolen Identity Fraud and Other Disaster Recovery Scams and Deceptions LOS ANGELES – Some Californians impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires may be targeted with scams and fraudulent schemes. Disasters are often opportunities for criminals who attempt to obtain names, addresses and social security numbers to fraudulently gain access to a survivor’s legitimate FEMA grants. It is important to note that only one application may be filed for each household. A survivor who is applying with FEMA and is told they already have applied should first ensure no one else in the household has already applied