Friday, May 27, 2022

How to prepare for hurricane season 2022 and avoid storm-related scams


Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission
By Colleen Tressler

Threats from hurricanes don't come just from wind and rain, storm surges, flooding and rip currents, or tornadoes and landslides. Hurricane-related threats also come in the form of scammers who use those weather emergencies to cheat people. Some of the most common weather-related frauds and scams include people who promise to help you with clean-up or repairs, but disappear with your money; those who pretend to be FEMA or other government agencies; people who promise you a job – if only you pay to get it; and those who promise you a place to rent – if only you wire them the money to get the place sight unseen.

Read More ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/05/how-prepare-hurricane-season-2022-and-avoid-storm-related-scams



How to prepare for hurricane season 2022 and avoid storm-related scams
How to prepare for hurricane season 2022 and avoid storm-related scams

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