The aftermath of severe weather can bring out the best in people. But they also create opportunities for fraud that preys us when we’re most vulnerable. Identity theft, fake disaster-relief payments, and solicitations for scam charities become all too common.
Fraudsters pose as government officials, contractors, repair workers, or insurance adjusters to mask their identities and their intentions. They contact potential victims with email, SMS, and phone calls—even making unsolicited in-person visits. Disaster scams take many forms, but their goals are similar.
