Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Potential scams following Tropical Storm Hilary in Southern California and Western states

Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

By Gema de las Heras

In the wake of Tropical Storm Hilary's wind damage and catastrophic flooding — to say nothing of the California "hurriquake" — scammers are likely to follow. As people in affected areas try to rebuild and recover, scammers will say they're a government official offering help, or a contractor who can do the work you need quickly. Help and quick action are good…but how do you spot the scammers?  

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