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After a natural disaster, scammers attempt to take advantage of the public’s good will.

Fake Charity Scams

One way fraudsters try to trick potential victims is through . These scammers may pose as real charities; however, they’re really trying to take advantage of your generosity.

Spot the fake charity:

• They ask for donations in the form of cryptocurrency, gift cards, cash, or wire transfer.
• You feel rushed to make the donation.
• The scammer is vague and doesn’t give specifics about what the donation is going to be used for.

Do your research to confirm the charity is real with and .

Fraudulent FEMA Employees

Another scam involves fraudsters . These scammers will visit, call, or text victims and trick them into giving them money or personal information.

Spot the imposter:

• FEMA never asks for money for inspections, disaster assistance, debris removal, grants, application assistance, or appeals.
• Don’t respond to unexpected texts or calls from people claiming to be with FEMA if you never contacted them.
• Verify their identity is legitimate by contacting FEMA directly at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

Category: Scam Alerts