The past few years have shown mother nature to be as active as ever when it comes to tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Natural weather phenomena can affect anyone all over the world, and scammers know this.
Unscrupulous people will try to exploit some natural disasters by pretending to offer services to people affected by those disasters. These services include repairing any damage done to people’s properties, helping to act as a middleman between you and FEMA, or offering housing during times of trouble.
However, it’s important to realize what’s a scam and what isn’t, so here are a few things to keep an eye out for when it comes to natural disaster scams that have been popping up all over the nation.
Luckily, there are a common set of red flags anyone can look out for to make sure that they will not become a victim of a scam.
Apartment listings tend to pop up after a natural disaster offering services to those who have been affected. If you find a landlord or agent who demands money or payment before signing a lease or touring the apartment, it’s a scam.
The stress and hardship after a natural disaster is disheartening, but it’s important to keep a level-headed attitude about the situation to make sure you do not get taken advantage of or extraneously pay for repairs for property damage.
Be safe during and after a disaster and be sure to keep your head about you. It’s important to be wary of people who might exploit the situation and get money for themselves. If you are a victim of a scam during these hard times, make sure to report it to your local authorities and state attorney general. You can also file a report at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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